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y changes in the position of the Earth's axis relative to the plane of the ecliptic also

causes seasonal variations in day length to all locations outside of the equator.
Longest days occur during the June solstice for locations north of the equator and on
the December solstice for locations in the Southern Hemisphere. the horizon for the
whole day. From September 22 (September equinox) to March 21, (March equinox)
no insolation is received at 90 degreeg the June solstice
day length is 18
hours and 27 minutes and the angle of the Sun reaches a
maximum value of 53.5 degrees above the horizon. Minimd 70
degrees North over a one-year period. The illustration suggests that days are longer
than nights in the Northern Hemisphere from the March equinox to the September
equinox. Between the September to March equinox days are shorter than nights in
the Northern Hemisphere. The opp

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