Day and Night on Earth

Have you ever wondered why it gets dark at night? The answer is all about how Earth moves in space. Let's find out!

Earth is a big ball that spins around and around. It never stops spinning. One full spin takes 24 hours. We call that one day.

The Sun shines light on Earth all the time. But the Sun can only light up the side of Earth that is facing it. The other side stays dark.

When your part of Earth faces the Sun, it is daytime. The sky looks bright and blue. You can feel the warmth of sunlight.

As Earth keeps spinning, your part slowly turns away from the Sun. The sky gets darker. Soon it is night, and you can see stars! 🌙

At sunrise, your part of Earth begins to face the Sun again. The sky turns pink and orange. A new day has started!

At sunset, your part of Earth is turning away from the Sun. The sky can look red, orange, and purple. Night is coming soon.