What is an Equinox?
Seasons

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An Equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring twice a year, around March 21 and September 23.
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What is a Solstice?
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A Solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.
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What happens during the Summer Solstice?
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The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21 and is the day with the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience during the Southern Hemisphere's winter?
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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Southern Hemisphere is in winter.
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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 cause the seasons.
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What is the tilt of the Earth?
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The tilt of the Earth is approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet.
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What is the significance of June 21st in terms of daylight?
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June 21st is significant because it marks the Summer Solstice, the day with the most daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.
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