* From the Northern Hemisphere: Yes, circumpolar stars appear to move counterclockwise around the north celestial pole.
* From the Southern Hemisphere: Circumpolar stars in the Southern Hemisphere appear to move clockwise around the south celestial pole.
This difference arises because of the Earth's rotation. Imagine yourself standing on the Earth's North Pole. As the Earth rotates, you see the stars appear to circle around you in a counterclockwise direction. The same principle applies to the Southern Hemisphere, but the direction of rotation is reversed.
