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One clue is the movement of sunspots on the surface of the Sun. Observations over several days will show the sunspots moving with the rotation of the Sun. The rotation period of the Sun is between 25 and 34 days (depending on latitude).
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∙ 9y agoThe Earth has days and Nights, and Travels across the Sun 1 time per 365 days, Axis rotates making Seasons
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How have astronomers inferred that the sun rotates?
The sun rotates counter clock wise, and the sunspots help with the rotation of the sun.
Does the sun rotates to?
Yes
Conclusion on what causes the rising and setting of the sun?
Earth rotates as it circles the sun. It rotates west to east. Because of this, the Sun seems to rise in the east and set in the west.
How fast does the sun go down?
the sun does not go downvthe earth rotates.
What is the movements of the sun?
The sun rotates on its axis and revolves around the galactic centre.
Does sun rotates arpund the sun?
If you mean whether the Sun rotates around an axis: yes, it does.
How do we known the sun rotates?
If sunspots are moving toward east, then sun rotates east
How have astronomers inferred that the sun rotates?
The sun rotates counter clock wise, and the sunspots help with the rotation of the sun.
Does the sun rotates at the same rate that Earth rotates?
No.
Why is it that the sun rises when the sun rotates west to east?
The Sun appears to rise and set because the EARTH rotates; the Sun just stays where it is.
Does the sun rotate at the same rate that the earth rotates?
No. The earth rotates once in about 24 hours. The sun rotates once in about 32 days.
How do you now the sun rotates?
We know the Sun rotates because we can observe stationary sun spots moving across its surface.
What does the sun do on its axis?
It rotates.
Does the sun rotates to?
Yes
What is found on the surface that proves the sun rotates?
Scientists were able to prove that the Sun rotates by observing the movement of sun spots over time.
Is it true that the earth rotates?
yes the earth rotates around the sun
Does the sun rotate revolve or orbit?
The sun rotates.
