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Why Night Comes
The Earth is like a big ball that spins slowly all the time. The side facing the Sun has daytime, and the side turned away is dark and has night.
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In the picture
- The Sun shines on only one side of the Earth at a time.
- The Earth turns slowly, like a ball spinning very gently.
- When your side turns away from the Sun, night comes.
Examples
- While you are asleep, children on the other side of the Earth are playing outside.
- The Sun does not switch off at night. It is shining somewhere else.
Key takeaways
- The Earth turns. The Sun stays where it is.
- One whole turn makes one day and one night.
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