The Sun doesn't actually go anywhere; it remains in its fixed position in our solar system. What appears to be the Sun disappearing at night is due to the Earth's rotation.
Here's a breakdown:
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The Sun is a Star: Think of the Sun as a lightbulb shining brightly. It's always "on."
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Earth's Rotation: Our Earth is constantly spinning on its axis, an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole. It takes approximately 24 hours for one complete rotation.
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Day and Night: As the Earth rotates, different parts of its surface face the Sun. The side facing the Sun experiences daylight, while the side facing away from the Sun experiences night.
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Perspective: As your location on Earth rotates away from facing the Sun directly, the Sun appears to "set" below the horizon. It's not that the Sun is moving; it's that your view of it is being blocked by the Earth itself.
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Analogy: Imagine you're sitting in a chair and someone is holding a flashlight in front of you. If you turn away from the flashlight, the light "disappears" from your perspective. The flashlight is still on, but you can't see it because you're no longer facing it.
Therefore, the Sun doesn't "go" anywhere at night. Our planet's rotation causes the illusion of the Sun disappearing, as our location turns away from its light.
