Another common question about the Sun is whether it rotates. The Sun does rotate, but not like any of the planets, so it's a little more difficult to explain. The Sun is made up of gas, not solid materials like Earth. This means that different points on the Sun will actually rotate at different times and speeds. If we look at the Sun's equator, this rotates fully every 24-25 days. But at the top and bottom of the Sun (the North and South pole), this can take 36 days to rotate fully.