Why December Has The Longest Days

The video explains how the Earth's tilt and elliptical orbit affect the length of a solar day. It describes how the Earth's rotation and orbit around the Sun require more than 360 degrees of rotation for a solar day. The Earth's elliptical orbit and tilt cause variations in day length, with the longest solar day occurring on December 22nd. The video also discusses the difference between solar time and clock time, explaining why the earliest sunset and latest sunrise do not coincide with the solstice.

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