Why does the moon appear to move from east to west?

The moon appears to move from east to west across the sky due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates from west to east, it causes celestial objects, including the moon, to seem like they are moving in the opposite direction. This apparent motion is similar to how the sun and stars also appear to rise in the east and set in the west throughout the day. Additionally, the moon's orbit around the Earth contributes to its position changing slightly each night.