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Which direction does the Sun rise in? Why does it get dark at night? Are days in the winter longer or shorter than days in the summer?

Use the videos and quiz below to find out the answers to these questions and explore more about day and night!

By the end of this activity you will:

  • know the position of the Sun in the sky at different times of day
  • understand why we experience day and night
  • have thought about the differences between days in spring and days in winter

Image
A graphic of a clock on a white brick wall. The clock is split into quarters, with each containing an image representing each of the 4 seasons.
Credit
This work by The Schools' Observatory is licensed under All rights reserved