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The moon can be seen from Earth

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Sometimes at night and sometimes at day.

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Which month has the most hours of daylight?

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June.

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When it is summer in California, what season is it in New Zealand?

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Winter.

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Does the number of hours of daylight on March 20th change over 1000 years?

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Yes but only by a minute or two.

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An equinox is...

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The time of year when the days and nights are the same length.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a solstice?

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The time of year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

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How does daylight saving time affect daylight hours?

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It shifts the clock forward to extend evening daylight.