126 - Important Lines of Latitude

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The Sun's most direct rays are over this line of latitude on June 21st (first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere)

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Tropic of Cancer

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The Sun's most direct rays are over this line of latitude on December 21st (first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere)

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Tropic of Capricorn

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This line of latitude separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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Equator

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This line of latitude is found at 23.5 N

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Tropic of Cancer

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This line of latitude is found at 23.5 S

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Tropic of Capricorn

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This line of latitude is found at 66.5 N

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Arctic Circle

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This line of latitude is found at 66.5 S

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Antarctic Circle

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This line of latitude experiences 24 hours of sunlight in December.

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Antarctic Circle

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This line of latitude experiences 24 hours of sunlight in June

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Arctic Circle

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This line of latitude experiences 24 hours of darkness in June

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Antarctic Circle