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It is not the Sun that Is moving across the sky, although it does look like it. No it is because Earth's rotation causing it to look as if the Sun was moving and not us. Our planets rotation makes it look as if the sun rises in the east, because we have a rotation of west to east, which causes it that appearance.
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Who will see the sun rise first someone in the east or west?
The Moon rises in the east and sets in the west. However, depending on the time of year and the phase of the Moon, it may rise east-northeast or east-southeast and set west-northwest or west-southwest.
Why do stars seem to appear a sunrise?
The sun rises because of the position of the earth in relation to the sun. One complete revolution of the earth happens every 24 hours. While the earth is turning it seems that the sun is in a different spot in the sky, but the sun is stable and the earth is spinning.
When does the sunset due west in NYC?
The sun sets due west (everywhere) on the spring and fall equinoxes. (On or about 21 March and 21 Sept)
What is the different positions of shadows in morning noon and afternoon?
Morning: The shadow will be the longest and facing the west as the sun rises in the east Noon: The shadow will be the shortest as the sun is directly above the object Afternoon: The shadow will be slightly longer and facing east as the sun is going to set in the west soon.
Which of these explains the direction of the earth's rotation?
When observing from high to the north, the earth rotates anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise), or toward the east. That's why the sun rises in the east. The earth's orbit or revolution is also anti-clockwise.
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.
Does the sun rise in the east and sets in the west?
Yes.
What sides the sun rise on?
east sets in the west.
Does the sun rise from south?
No, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Where does the sun rise each day where does it set?
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This is due to the Earth's rotation from west to east, which creates the perception of the sun moving across the sky daily.
What side does the sun rise on?
the east it comes up in the east and sets in the west, happy now?
Where does the sun would rise in venus?
The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
What direction do you look to see the sun rise in the moring?
the sun rises in the east in a morning and sets in the west in an evening
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.
Does the sun rise in the west for New Yorkers?
No. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west everywhere in the world.
Which side does the sun rise and set?
Depends where you live I think. The sun rises on the east and sets in the west.
Does the sun rise in the east crosses the sky and sets in the west is this true?
yes
