Orbit Definition
An orbit is the path an object follows as it moves around another one. For example, Earth's orbit is its circular path around the sun.
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Earth’s Orbit & Rotation
Fun Facts
- Other planets in our solar system take different amounts if time to orbit the sun.
- People used to think that everything in the universe orbited around the Earth.
- Different stars are visible throughout the year due to Earth's orbit.
Why Do We Need To Know About Orbit
Learning how the Earth moves around the sun helps us understand why we have seasons, why we use calendars, and how to tell time. This knowledge is important not just for scientists but for many jobs like computer programming and studying history. It helps in real life too, like when we make educational tools, plan international meetings, or design calendars that include leap years. Learning about the Earth’s orbit is useful in many areas, including engineering, business, and schools.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- The earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours.
- The earth orbits around the sun every 365.25 days.
- Earth’s rotation causes observable patterns like night & day.
- Earth’s orbit causes some stars to be visible only in certain months.
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