An orbit is a path taken by a body in space around a bigger body in space Oval shape The Earth rotates on its own axis while revolving around the Sun. Star gives out light and heat while planet reflects light from the star. rotation day night N D Globe and a torch When it is morning in Canada, it is night in Germany, vice versa. apparent movement Shorter Shorter Check the sunrise and sunset times. From May until mid-June the days will continue to get shorter and t o get to mid-December