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Why do some people feel it is inaccurate to say that the Sun rises and sets?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
The apparent movement of the Sun across they sky is due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. This is also true of the apparent motion of the moon and stars.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoBecause what REALLY moves is the Earth, which is rotating. The Sun rising and setting is only from our point of view - an outside observer would only see Earth rotating.
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The sun sets in the west?
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Does the sunrise and sunset positions change?
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