The Sun itself doesn't move in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. It's the Earth's rotation that makes it *appear* as if the Sun is moving across the sky.

Here's why:

* Earth's Rotation: The Earth rotates on its axis, spinning from west to east.

* Perspective: As the Earth spins, it's like we're facing a different direction towards the Sun throughout the day.

* Apparent Motion: Because of this, we perceive the Sun as moving across the sky from east to west.

So, the Sun doesn't actually move in a circle. It's our perspective on Earth that makes it seem that way.