* Earth's Rotation: The Earth spins on its axis, completing one rotation every 24 hours. This rotation is from west to east.
* Perspective: As the Earth rotates eastward, the side facing the sun (the east) is illuminated first. This creates the illusion of the sun rising in the east.
* Continuing Rotation: As the Earth continues to rotate, the side facing the sun changes. Eventually, the side that was facing the sun moves away from it (the west), creating the illusion of the sun setting in the west.
Important Note: The sun doesn't actually *rise* or *set*. These are just terms we use to describe the apparent movement of the sun in the sky as a result of the Earth's rotation.
