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The Sun appears to rise and set because the EARTH rotates; the Sun just stays where it is.

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Where the sun rise?

To the East, as the earth rotates from West to East.


Why is it that the sun rises in the east when the earth rotates from west to east?

because we orbit


What side does the sun rise on?

the east it comes up in the east and sets in the west, happy now?


Does the sun set in the east and rise in the west?

No, the opposite. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west because the earth rotates towards the east.


In neptune sun rises in west or east?

In Neptune, the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west, just like on Earth. This is because the rotation of Neptune on its axis causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east as the planet rotates.


Why do you see the sun rises in the east?

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Where does the sun appear to be as the earth rotates?

It rises in the East and sets in the West, every day.


Why does the sun set in the east and set in the west?

It doesn't. It rises in the East and sets in the West, on the Earth. The Earth rotates towards the East. So, obviously, the Sun then appears to move across the sky towards the West.


Does the earth rotate from west to east?

Yes, as observed from high in the north sky. The sun rises in the east thus the rotation goes from west to east.


What determines east and west?

East and west are determined by the Earth's rotation on its axis from west to east. Specifically, east is the direction toward which the Earth rotates, while west is the opposite direction. This means that east is where the sun rises and west is where it sets.


Does the sun rises from the east or the south?

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It does not rise from the south.


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.