The Sun’s Path Across the Sky
Age 6 · Astronomy
The Sun comes up in the morning on one side of the sky. It climbs high, then goes down on the other side in the evening.
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- In the morning, you see the Sun low over the horizon where it rises.
- In the evening, you see the Sun low on the opposite side where it sets.
Key takeaways
- The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- The Sun is highest in the sky in the middle of the day.
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