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Write the peculiarities of the duration of day and night on 21st March, 23rd September, 21st June and 22nd December, based on the hints given:Apparent position of the sun The duration of day and night The names by which these days are known.OR Write the differences between equinoxes and solstices. |
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Answer» March 21: The apparent position of the sun is over the equator and so equal amount of sunlight is received in both hemispheres. The length of day and night will be equal in both die hemispheres. This day is known as equinox. June 21: The apparent position of the sun is vertically over the Tropic of Cancer. The day is known as summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere. On this day the Northern Hemisphere experiences its longest day and shortest night. September 23: The sun comes vertically over the equator. The length of day and night is equal. The day is known as equinox. December 22: The sun is vertically over the Tropic, of Capricorn. The day is known as winter solstice in Northern Hemisphere. This is the longest night and shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. |
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