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would see that Earth rotates in a counterclockwise direction, from west to east. One complete rotation of Earth takes about 24 hours. One rotation completes Earth’s cycle of day and night. It is daytime on the half of Earth that faces the Sun. It is nighttime on the half of Earth that faces away from the Sun. Key Concept Check 3.
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