We don’t directly perceive the motion of the Earth because we are moving along with it. The Earth’s motion is so constant and smooth that we do not feel it, and everything around us, including the atmosphere, moves with the Earth, making it difficult to sense its motion directly.
If the motion of the Earth causes sunrise, sunset, and the changing of seasons, why don’t we directly perceive the motion of the Earth?
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We don’t directly perceive the motion of the Earth because it moves at a constant speed and direction, causing us to not feel any acceleration. Our senses are more attuned to changes in motion rather than constant movement. Additionally, everything around us, including the atmosphere, moves with the Earth, creating a stable environment that masks the sensation of motion.