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Patterns of the Sky
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axis | The imaginary line that runs through the center of the earth |
| Rotation | The spinning motion of the Earth on its Axis |
| Horizon | The visual line that separates the sky from the land or water |
| Sunrise | The moment the sun appears above the east horizon in the morning. |
| Sunset | The moment the sun goes below the west horizon in the evening |
| Day/Night Cycle | The repeating pattern of day and night that occurs every 24 hours due to Earth's rotation |
| Sun | The star closest to the Earth. |
| Apparent Motion | The false apperance of the sun moving from east to west across the sky |