That's right! The sun doesn't shine or illuminate at night. Here's why:

* Earth's Rotation: The Earth rotates on its axis, completing one full rotation approximately every 24 hours. This rotation causes day and night.

* Facing the Sun: When our side of the Earth faces the sun, it's daytime. The sun's rays directly reach us, providing light and warmth.

* Opposite Side: When our side of the Earth is facing away from the sun, it's nighttime. The sun's rays are blocked by the Earth itself, and we experience darkness.

So, while the sun is always shining, we only see its light during the day when our part of the Earth is facing it.