-Is not it a wonderful time to think of all of the things that we should know about the earth and the sun? The earth is a planet that goes around the sun. This path is called an orbit. The earth makes one complete rotation on its axis about every 24 hours, causing day and night. The earth is tilted, which results in the seasons. The sun is a star that the earth orbits, and it is a source of light and heat. The sun is made up of hydrogen and helium, and it is very hot. The sun is essential for life on earth. The sun is responsible for the earth’s weather patterns. The sun also provides the energy for photosynthesis. The sun also has a significant effect on the earth’s climate. The sun is constantly changing, and it can have effects on the earth. The sun is a fascinating star, and it is very important to understand its behavior to better understand life on earth.