The Earth spins like a top. When part of the Earth faces the Sun, it’s daytime there, and when that same part turns away, it becomes nighttime. Imagine spinning around with your friend holding a flashlight: you get light on one side and darkness on the other.
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- Imagine spinning around with your friend holding a flashlight, one side gets light while the other is in shadow.
- If you live on the east coast, your friend who lives on the west coast might be sleeping when you're having breakfast.
- When Earth turns away from the Sun, it's like being in a dark room after leaving a bright one.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Change of Seasons’ and How Does It Work?
- What Causes a ‘Day’ and How Is It Different from a ‘Year’?
- How Does the Earth's Rotation Affect Time Zones?
- Why Do We Have Different Seasons?
- What Causes the Earth to Spin?
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