Winter Solstice

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

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What happens to daylight during the Winter Solstice?

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During the Winter Solstice, there is the least amount of daylight, meaning the sun rises later and sets earlier.

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What is the significance of the Winter Solstice in many cultures?

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Many cultures celebrate the Winter Solstice as a time of rebirth, renewal, and the return of longer days.

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What is the opposite of the Winter Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice, which occurs around June 21st, is the longest day of the year.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the Winter Solstice?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes the sun to take a shorter path across the sky during the Winter Solstice, resulting in less daylight.

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What is a hemisphere?

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A hemisphere is half of the Earth, divided into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres by the equator.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including a star and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit it.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are eight planets in our solar system.

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What is a ray of light?

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A ray of light is a straight line that represents the path of light as it travels in one direction.