Seasons

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What are solstice dates?

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Solstice dates are the two points in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What does the term equinox mean?

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Equinox refers to the two times in the year when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in March and September.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21.

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Where is the equator located?

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The equator is located halfway between the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice.

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What happens during an equinox?

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During an equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and is the day with the longest daylight hours.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and is the day with the shortest daylight hours.

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How do seasons change in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Seasons change in the Northern Hemisphere due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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