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What causes day and night?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
Does the sun actually move across the sky during the day?
No
If the sun is shining here, what is happening on the other side of the world?
Its night time and its dark
How much of the Earth is lit up at one time?
Half
How long does it take the Earth to rotate one time?
24 hours
How many rotations does the Earth make when it orbits the Sun one time?
365
If it is night here in NC, what is happening in Asia?
day time
Where do you see the sun at noon?
Straight up overhead
How does the moon gets its light at night?
Reflects the light off the sun
Why do different parts of the Earth have different amounts of sunlight everyday
the Earth rotates on its axis.
What do you see in the sky at night?
moon, stars, and other planets
Why is it cooler at night on Earth?
it is because the sunlight warms the earth and at night we don't have that.
What is the difference between day and night?
daytime is light outside and warm, the night time is dark and cool.
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth
27-28 days
