The Earth spins on its axis continuously. It doesn't just spin once and stop.

Here are some key details about Earth's rotation:

* Speed: The Earth completes one full rotation every 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds, which is what we call a sidereal day.

* Direction: The Earth rotates from west to east, which is why the sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

* Consequences: The Earth's rotation is responsible for day and night, the Coriolis effect (which influences weather patterns and ocean currents), and the slightly bulging shape of the Earth at the equator.

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