How Did the Idea of Time Begin?

People started counting time when they noticed the sun and moon moving. In ancient times, people watched how the sun rose and set every day, and how the moon changed shape each month. They used these patterns to tell what season it was or whether a year had passed. That’s where the idea of time began, with nature giving humans clues to track their lives.

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A child notices the sun goes down every day and counts how many times it happens before going to bed.
Farmers watch the moon change shape each month and know when to plant their crops.
A fisherman follows the tides, which follow the moon’s cycle, to decide when to go out fishing.

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