Brief Description
When the sun is shining; The bright light in the sky during the day
How to Talk About This Term with Young Children
For Light: The sun is the star that is the center of our solar system. All the planets revolve around the sun which gives off light and heat to the surrounding planets. “When the sun is out, it’s so bright outside. It lights up everything because it’s light is so powerful.”
For Weather: The star around which planet earth revolves and that provides our planet with light and warmth. “The sun is out today; it feels really warm!”