Nature Example
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Night-time
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Night-time happens when the part of the Earth you are on has spun around and is facing away from the Sun.
You are in the Earth's own shadow, so it becomes dark and you can see the Moon and distant stars.
💡 Fun Facts
- It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete one full rotation, which is why one full day and night cycle lasts 24 hours.
- When it is daytime for you in the UK, it is night-time for people on the opposite side of the Earth, like in Australia.
- During the night, we can see other stars. These are just like our Sun, but they are so far away they look like tiny pinpricks of light.