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Because the Earth rotates on its axis, constantly spinning.
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Where does the sun appear to rise then to set?
Rise in the East and set in the West.
Sun appear to rise in east and set west?
Yes.
Does the sun appear to rise in the west and set in the east in New York?
No
Why is there sunset and sunrise?
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.
How does the sun appear in the east and set in the west?
The earth rotates in a clock wise motion thus making the sun rise in the east and set in the west.
How do most celestial objects appear to move across the sky?
Celestial objects such as the sun appear to rise in the east and set to the west.
Why do stars and constellations also appear to rise and set?
They appear to rise and set as a result of Earth's rotation.
What is the planet on which the sun does not rise and set?
All planets that rotate in our solar system will see apparent sun rise and sun set There are no planets that are stationary not to view the apparent sun rise and sun set.
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
Why does the moon and sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west?
The rotation and revolution of earth are responsible for it, but sometimes there is lunar eclipse.
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.
How does sun appear to rise?
The earth rotates.
