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Why everyone says the Sun rises and Sun sets when universally accepted that it is stationary?
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∙ 14y ago
For the purpose of this question we can assume the Sun to be stationary (it actually isn't) but due to the Earth's rotation it appears in our sky that the sun is moving.
It is one of those instances where it is easier to think of it that way.
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Northern hemisphere what direction does the sun rise?
The sun rises in the east, same as in the northern hemisphere. The sun rising is a function of the planet's rotation, which is the same universally. The difference in seasons between the northern and southern hemispheres is a function of the Earth's tilt, and the changes in what areas face the sun more strongly depending on what point the Earth is in it's orbit around the sun.
What is correct the sun rises from the east or the sun rises in the east?
The Sun rises IN the East.
What is the tag question of sun rises in the east?
The sun rises in the
Where does the Sun rise and sun set?
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west - at least that's how we perceive it due to the rotation of the earth. Of course the sun isn't really "rising" and "setting", it's just that the Earth is rotating such that the direction to the sun for a person at a stationary point on the ground changes from east of them at sunrise to west of them at sunset.
Which side does the sun set?
it rises on the east and sets on the west but it depends where you live it mostly rises on the east
Why does sun rises from the east?
The sun rises in the east due to the stationary position of the sun, and the relative position of the Earth. If the Earth's axis is considered up, then, when looking down at the North Pole, the Earth is spinning counter-clockwise.
What is the mood of The tide rises the tide falls?
The mood of Longfellow's poem entitled The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls is accepting. It is accepting death and the fact that everyone will die someday.
Where does the sun rises and sets?
The sun rises from the east and sets in the west.
Does everyone know Bruce Wayne is batman in the dark knight rises?
only if they watched the movie or read the book
Northern hemisphere what direction does the sun rise?
The sun rises in the east, same as in the northern hemisphere. The sun rising is a function of the planet's rotation, which is the same universally. The difference in seasons between the northern and southern hemispheres is a function of the Earth's tilt, and the changes in what areas face the sun more strongly depending on what point the Earth is in it's orbit around the sun.
Which is so obvious that need not be proved?
One example of something that is so obvious it need not be proved is that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This is a universally observed phenomenon and is a result of the Earth's rotation.
What is correct the sun rises from the east or the sun rises in the east?
The Sun rises IN the East.
What rises on the earth when C02 rises?
temperature
What does the air do as it rises?
Air cools as it rises.
What and why does carbon dioxide rises with?
it rises with healeum.
Does it matter how high up your window unit air conditioner is for cooling?
Not really, the fan should circulate the air around quite well, and everyone knows that hot air rises.
If price rises what happens to supply for a product?
it rises
