Why Does the Sun Rise and Set? | Learn the science behind sunrises and sunsets

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Have you ever watched a sunrise or sunset and wondered why they happen? Well, you are in luck! In this video for kids, we are going to talk more about sunrises and sunsets, and the science behind them!   First, let’s talk a little bit about the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. The Sun is the only star in our solar system, and gives off heat, provides energy for living things, and can use used to provide solar polar for electricity. The Sun stays in the same position at the center of the solar system. The Earth rotates, or spins, around the Sun on its axis, which is the imaginary point where the Earth spins. Kind of like when you spin a basketball on your fingertip. Your finger is the axis!   The Earth makes one complete turn on its axis every 24 hours. It turns toward the east. This is why the sun “rises” in the east, and then moves across the sky to “set” in the west. But does the Sun really move across the sky? Nope! The movement of the Earth is what causes the Sun to appe

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