Day and Night Working Model
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11537
Quick Answer: The Day and Night Working Model pairs a rotating plastic Earth with a light source standing in for the Sun. As the Earth turns, one side is lit (day) while the other stays dark (night), showing how rotation causes the day-night cycle.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Rotating Earth model with a light source as the Sun.
- Light and shadow show day and night at the same moment.
- Earth is turned by hand on its rotating mechanism.
- Can also be used with an external lamp.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Components | Earth model, light source (Sun), rotating mechanism |
| Earth model | Plastic globe on a base platform |
| Rotation | Manual |
How It Is Used
Switch on or position the light, then turn the Earth slowly so students see places move from the lit side into darkness. Marking one location on the globe and following it through a full turn helps explain the day-night cycle and time differences around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Day and Night Working Model need electricity?
Only for its light source. The Earth is turned by hand, and an external lamp can be used as the Sun instead.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related Earth and Sun models:
- Four Seasons Working Model
- Time Indicator Working Model
- Shape of Earth due to Rotation
- Phases of Moon Working Model
- Phase of Moon Manual Model
Institutions and distributors in Belgium, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Burundi, Angola and Kuwait can request an export quotation for the Day and Night Working Model.
For a quotation on the Day and Night Working Model, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
