Earth in Sunlight
Age 7 · Astronomy
Earth is a big ball in space. The Sun lights one side of Earth while the other side stays dark.
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- When your side of Earth faces the Sun, you have day.
- When your side turns away from the Sun, you have night.
Key takeaways
- Earth turns around once about every 24 hours.
- The side facing the Sun is bright; the side facing away is dark.
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