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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west every day of the year.

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On the equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west. This happens because the Earth's axis is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun, resulting in equal day and night lengths.

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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The exact direction depends on the latitude of your location and the season.

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