I revolve without motion, I change yet stay the same, I’m a friend to both day and night. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about movements in space.
Answer
A planet's orbit
Explanation
A planet's orbit describes its path around a star, changing position relative to others while maintaining a consistent cycle.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A planet's orbit.
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