Solar

On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!

You may know that the Earth rotates around an axis, but did you know the Sun does too?

So how long is a solar day? In this activity, you will find out!

The Sun is our closest star and the centre of our Solar System. However, it is only one of several billion stars in our galaxy.

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?