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The Sun apparently moves across the sky every day because of the Earth's rotation. It rises towards the East then later it sets towards the West.
Earth's rotation is the rotation of the solid Earth around its own axis. The Earth rotates from the west towards the east. As viewed from the North Star or polestar Polaris, the Earth turns counter-clockwise.
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Does the sun come up and set at the same speed?
Yes, the effect is due not to the Sun moving but to the Earth rotating and the speed of rotation of the Earth is constant.
Where does the sun rise?
The Sun doesn't really rise and set; the Sun sits there in the center of our solar system, unmoving. It is the Earth spinning - and us with it - that makes the Sun appear to rise in the East and set in the west.
Compare how passing by a tree while driving is similar to the rotation of the earth around the sun?
Passing by a tree while driving is somewhat similar to the rotation of the Earth around the sun in that when you are in the car you are in motion and the tree is still, though the tree appears to be moving closer. The sun appears to rise and set, but in reality it remains still and and the Earth is the moving vehicle.
What direction will the moon rise from in Pittsburgh tonight?
The moon, the sun and the stars all rise in the east and set in the west due to the rotation of the earth.
How is the motion of the stars at night different and similar then the sun during the day?
It's basically the same. As a result of Earth's rotation, the Sun, the Moon, and the stars rise in the east and set in the west.
Can the rotation of the earth cause sun set to sen be considered a scientific notation?
no
What causes sun to set?
Rotation of the Earth, with the sun going out of view.
Does the revolution of the sun causes the sun to appear to set?
The rotation of the earth is what causes the sun to appear to set
What does the sun appear to set as in the Earth?
Assuming you mean "why": if the Sun appears to set, that is the result of Earth's rotation.
Why does the sun rise on the east and set on the west?
because of earths rotation, the sun does not move but earth rotates
Do the sun moon and stars appear to rise in the east and set in the west because of the rotation of the moon?
No, it is due to the rotation of the Earth.
What explains the motion of the sun?
The Earth's rotation causes the Sun to rise in the east and set in the west every day.
Does the sun come up and set at the same speed?
Yes, the effect is due not to the Sun moving but to the Earth rotating and the speed of rotation of the Earth is constant.
Why does the sun rise and set at east to west?
It is due to the rotation of the Earth. The Sun is basically standing still, but you are on a planet that spins.
Why do planets rise and set?
For the same reason the sun rises and sets. Because of the rotation of the earth
How is the rotation of earth causes the sun to set a scientific theory?
The Sun is at the centre of our solar system. the Earth not only orbits the Sun - but also spins on its axis. The spinning of the earth presents a different area of the planet's surface towards the Sun - making the sun appear to rise and set.
Why do stars rise and set in they night sky?
For the same reason that the Sun and the Moon rise and set. That's the result of Earth's rotation.
