Sun

During daytime, the most prominent natural object that you see in the sky is the sun. It is a very hot and medium-size yellow star because of the many hot gases that comprise it.

The light that comes from the sun is called solar energy. This energy gives off heat and light to Earth. However, only a part of the sun’s total energy reaches Earth. Air temperature changes within the day because of the sun’s position in the sky. The coldest air temperature occurs at dawn or early in the morning. Air temperature rises during the daytime and is warmest in the afternoon, before becoming cooler in the evening.

Ants, butterflies, dragonflies, and other insects are numerous during summer. The intense sunlight during summer makes plants like the santan and bougainvillea produce abundant blooms.

Sunny days allow people to do many outdoor activities. For instance, farmers can harvest their crops, school children can go camping, and families can go out on picnics.

Too much exposure to the sun, however, causes sunburn. When you have sunburn, your skin becomes red and hot and feels painful. In worse cases, too much exposure to sunlight can cause skin cancer. Heatstroke and dehydration are other bad effects of overexposure to the sun. Directly looking at the sun can also result in temporary blindness.

Many plants wither and die when the temperature is too high for long periods of time. This affects animals too because most of them consume plants for food. When going out during sunny days, it is best to use an umbrella, or wear a hat and sunglasses. It is also advisable to apply sunblock on your skin to avoid sunburn. One must remember to drink lots of water during very hot days to prevent heatstroke or dehydration.

When going out during sunny days, it is best to use an umbrella, or wear a hat and sunglasses. It is also advisable to apply sunblock on your skin to avoid sunburn. One must remember to drink lots of water during very hot days to prevent heatstroke or dehydration.