Here's how it works:
* Earth spins on its axis: Our planet rotates on its axis, an imaginary line passing through the North and South poles, completing one full rotation approximately every 24 hours. This rotation is what causes day and night.
* Direction of rotation: Earth rotates from west to east. This means if you're standing on Earth, the direction of the rotation will be from your left to your right.
* Relative motion: Because of Earth's rotation, we see the Sun moving across the sky from east to west. In reality, the Sun is stationary, and it's our perspective that makes it appear to move.
Imagine a spinning top: If you are watching the top spin, the top's movement makes the design on it appear to be moving. Similarly, Earth's rotation makes the Sun appear to move across the sky.
Important Note: While the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west, the exact location of sunrise and sunset can vary slightly depending on the time of year and your location on Earth.
