Science · Weather & seasons
Day & night
Notice how the sky changes.
The sky changes every day
Look up at the sky right now. What do you see? The sky looks different in the morning, afternoon, and night. Let's explore how it changes! During the day, the sky is bright. At night, the sky is dark. These changes happen every single day.
What happens in the daytime?
In the daytime, the Sun is in the sky. The Sun makes the sky bright and light. We can see clouds during the day. The sky is often blue when it is sunny. Daytime is when we play outside and see our shadows.
What happens at night?
At night, the Sun is not in our sky. The sky becomes dark. We can see the Moon and stars. The Moon is bright in the dark sky. Sometimes we see no Moon at all. Night-time is when we sleep and rest.
Watching the sky change
You can watch the sky change! In the morning, it gets lighter and lighter. In the evening, it gets darker and darker. The colours change too. Sometimes the evening sky is orange or pink. This is called sunset. Well done for noticing!
Worked examples
1. Sam looks outside in the morning. The sky is getting brighter. What will Sam see in the sky?
- Morning means daytime is starting.
- The sky gets bright during the day.
- The Sun will be in the sky.
- Sam will see the Sun making the sky bright.
2. Mia looks outside at bedtime. The sky is dark. What might Mia see in the sky?
- Bedtime is at night.
- The sky is dark at night.
- The Sun is not in our sky at night.
- Mia might see the Moon or stars.
3. Tom sees the sky change from blue to orange. What is happening?
- The sky changes colour in the evening.
- Orange sky means sunset is happening.
- The Sun is going down.
- It is changing from day to night.
Try it yourself
You go outside after dinner. The sky is very dark. You can see tiny bright dots. What are the tiny bright dots?
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