LittleStar
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Solstices occur twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most orientated toward or away from the Sun, causing the Sun to reach its northernmost and southernmost extremes.
-bigmike (33Q / 2511A)
Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:05pm
-bigmike (33Q / 2511A)
Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:05pm
Ok, thanks! I thought it had something to do with farming or
agriculture. Good to know.
agriculture. Good to know.
It is more commonly known as the longest day of the year. That is the day having the most sunlight. So in fact there are two each year. One in the Northern Hemisphere and one in the Southern Hemisphere.
-djglanville (4Q / 3A)
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:56pm
-djglanville (4Q / 3A)
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:56pm
