Day and Night
Age 6 · Astronomy
The Earth is a big ball that spins. The Sun lights one side, so that side has day while the other side has night.
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- You play outside in daylight when your side of Earth faces the Sun.
- You see the Moon and stars when your side turns away from the Sun.
Key takeaways
- The Earth spins once about every 24 hours.
- The Sun lights only the side of Earth that faces it.
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