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If our solar system and galaxy are moving why do we not see differences in speed of light depending on direction?

May be a silly and simple question, but I've been wondering if:

The speed of light is constant, and

  1. When we're moving in the same direction (where both the emitter and the receiver move with the light direction) we would be making it take more time for the light to reach the other end.
  2. Conversely when moving in the opposite direction we'd be shortening the time it takes.

Why do we not see a non-uniform speed of light caused by solar/galactic movement? Or do we?

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