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It look as if the sun rises, moves across the sky and sets because we have a rotation of west to east, which causes it that appearance.
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∙ 11y ago
The sun appears to move from sunrise to sunset due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. As the Earth spins, different parts of it are exposed to the sun's light, creating the effect of the sun moving across the sky.
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∙ 10y agoThe sun will APPEAR to move East to West, but in fact it is the Earth turning.
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∙ 13y agobecause of the earths rotation
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How are sunrise and sunset alike?
they boath have something to do with the sun
Is sunrise after sunset?
well... when the sun rises... thats when the sun comes up... when the sun sets.. the sun comes down... it can go either way honestly... but sunrise is before sunset in my opinion
When is the sun in the shape of a semicircle?
Sunset or sunrise.
How long will the sunrise and sunset take if the sun were a red giant?
Sunrise and sunset may take longer if the sun were a red giant due to its larger size. The sun's expansion into a red giant would cause Earth to be engulfed, so the concept of sunrise and sunset would be moot.
Why does sun seem to appear two minutes before actual sunrise?
the sun is visible to us about 2 minutes before the sunrise & about 2 minutes after actual sunset because of atmospheric refraction.By actual sunrise, we mean the actual crossing of the horizon by the sun. The time difference between actual sunset & the apparent sunset is about 2 minutes. The apparent flattening of the sun"s disc at sunrise & sunset is also due to the same phenomenon .
How do you tell when it is sunrise and sunset?
Sunrise is when the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning, while sunset is when the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening. You can also use tools like a clock or calendar to determine the exact times for sunrise and sunset in your location.
When observed from sunrise to sunset the length of the shadow will?
The length of the shadow will be longest at sunrise and sunset, and shortest at noon when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. This is because the angle of the sun's rays hitting the object casting the shadow is more oblique at sunrise and sunset, creating a longer shadow.
What is the meaning of daytime?
Daytime starts at sunrise and ends at sunset. Sunrise and sunset occur when the top limb of the Sun is level with the horizon at sea level.
Is it you can see sunrise and sunset at the same place?
No, it is not possible to see the sunrise and sunset at the same place in a single day. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to the Earth's rotation. However, during certain times of the year in polar regions, there may be phenomena like the midnight sun where the sun is visible at midnight, but this is not simultaneous with sunset.
What will the sunrise and sunset look like as a red giant?
You'll see the sun 200x bigger than today, and the sky will be black (either in sunrise or in sunset) because the heat of the sun will evaporate all of our atmosphere.
What time does sun set on the 11302013?
The time of sunrise and sunset are dependent on the date and the location. You can use the US Naval Observatory's Sunrise/Sunset Calculator to figure out what time the Sun rises or sets for any date and location.
What time is sunset in OrlandoFL?
The time of sunrise and sunset are dependent on the date and the location. You can use the US Naval Observatory's Sunrise/Sunset Calculator to figure out what time the Sun rises or sets for any date and location.
