Why Does the Sun "Rise" and "Set"?

_Elsa_

Claire is really enjoying Misty’s help. She is getting excited at the idea of learning more about this.

‘Here's what scientists say about "sunrise" and "sunset",” says Misty.

‘The sun stays in its position at the center of our solar system. It doesn't rise and set. But it appears to rise and set because of the Earth's rotation on its axis. It makes one complete turn every 24 hours. It turns toward the east.

As the Earth rotates, different locations on Earth pass through the sun's light. The animation shows how that looks hour by hour (for 4 hours). As your town turns toward the sun and begins to enter its light, the sun seems to rise in the east. As your town begins to leave the sun's light and enter darkness, it appears to set in the west.’ (Source)

Wow! Look at the images! That is totally cool how the earth rotates. Claire is so happy that Misty showed up today. Not only is Adam learning but she is too. She might start asking why questions too.

“Thanks Misty for helping Adam and me,” says Claire. “I think I’m learning more about the sun than I ever knew before. Would you mind if I ask you some sunrise and sunset questions?”

Misty is thrilled that not only is she helping a little boy but also offering information to his mother too. She remembers seeing a video once that really helped her understand the difference between sunrise and sunset. She has to do some googling to find that video. 

“Here it is!” exclaims Misty. “I saw this video once about how we can tell the difference between sunrise and sunset. I loved watching it so now I’d like both of you to see it too.

Sunset vs Sunrise: Can you tell the difference?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnN1kc-yFoU

When the video ends Adam is a bit confused but Claire takes note of the link and will show it to him again later on. She wants Misty to continue.

Let’s continue - Learning the colors of sunrise and sunset

Start at the beginning – Misty offers some information on sunrise and sunset

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Start at the beginning of the main story – Why … But WHY?

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