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  • Earth's Rotation and Orbit: Same Direction Explained
    The Earth spins on its axis in the same direction as its orbit around the Sun.

    This is called prograde rotation, meaning both the spin and the orbit are in the same direction.

    Think of it like this: If you were standing on the North Pole, the Earth would be spinning counterclockwise, and the Earth would be orbiting the Sun in a counterclockwise path as well.

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