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The sun does not move at all. In fact, the Earth is moving around the sun. The Earth, and thus it appears that the sun, moves at a constant rate. The reason the sun appears to set faster is because the surface of the ocean is relatively flat and does not allow for the sun's rays to linger by reflection or illumination with topographical features.

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Why does the sun and the moon seem to move westward in the sky?

The reason they seem to move at all is that we are standing on a rotating ball (the Earth) while we look at them. The direction of rotation of the Earth makes it look as though other objects - not just the Sun and Moon but the stars also - are moving westwards.


The sun appears to move across the sky each day is it true or false?

If by "seem to move" you are referring to perspective then it is true, since the Earth rotates on an axis and revolves around the sun, if we do not know that it is the Earth that is moving, it would seem that stars move across the sky, except for the pole star Polaris, which is aligned with the north axis and remains "fixed" in its place.


Why does it seem that the sun and the stars move across the sky?

The apparent movement of the sun and stars across the sky is due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates, it gives the illusion that the sun and stars are moving across the sky from east to west. This movement is responsible for the cycle of day and night.


Why does the sun seem to rise in the east and set in the west?

The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east, causing the sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west as our perspective changes throughout the day. This daily movement of the sun is a result of the Earth's rotation, which gives the illusion of the sun moving across the sky.


Is the sun moving closer to the earth?

No, the sun is not moving closer to the Earth. The distance between the Earth and the sun remains relatively constant due to gravitational forces that keep the two bodies in their respective orbits.

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Why does the sun seem to move through the sky in the day?

The sun is not moving the earth is


What effects the position of the sun?

The sun does not move. The earth rotates on its own axis making it seem like the sun is moving..


Why does it seem as if the sun moves across the sky?

the earth rotates giving the illusion of the sun moving across the sky


WHY does it seem like the stars are moving?

Cause earth orbits the sun and spins on an axis


What causes the moonthe sunand stars to seem as though they are moving across the sky?

the movement of the earth around the sun


Why do willy wagtails always seem to be moving?

why do willy wag tails always seem to be moving


Why does ocean horizon seem to rise when viewed from shore?

The horizon seems to rise when watching it on a shore because the sun is moving down. To a person, it looks like the water is rising over the sun.


Why do you see the sun in the east?

Because it's morning. The Sun doesn't move. (Well, it does, as the Sun follows its orbital path around the galactic core. But we never notice that.) So if the Sun isn't moving, why does it SEEM to be moving? Because the Earth is spinning like a carousel. Since we're on the Earth, we're riding the carousel. So it APPEARS as if the Sun is rising in the east, because the Earth is spinning that way.


Why does the sun and the moon seem to move westward in the sky?

The reason they seem to move at all is that we are standing on a rotating ball (the Earth) while we look at them. The direction of rotation of the Earth makes it look as though other objects - not just the Sun and Moon but the stars also - are moving westwards.


Why does the Sun seem to move when it is the Earth that is turning?

The Sun appears to move across the sky because the Earth is rotating on its axis. This rotation creates the illusion of the Sun moving from east to west, even though it is actually the Earth that is turning.


The sun appears to move across the sky each day is it true or false?

If by "seem to move" you are referring to perspective then it is true, since the Earth rotates on an axis and revolves around the sun, if we do not know that it is the Earth that is moving, it would seem that stars move across the sky, except for the pole star Polaris, which is aligned with the north axis and remains "fixed" in its place.


Is sun moving Islam?

No