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For the Northern Hemisphere that would be on or about December 21st

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When does the shortest and longest day of the year occur?

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Answer to the shortest day and longest night in south Africa 2010?

20th June is the shortest day and longest night and it falls on a Sunday, so have a sleep in!


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Because of the earths tilt of 22.5 degrees


How would inclination of earth's axis affect the day and night on earth?

The inclination of the axis affects seasons (and the amount of light and darkness). In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day and shortest night are in June. After Summer Solstice, the daylight gradually gets shorter, to the shortest day and longest night in December. In the Southern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice (and shortest day and longest night) are in June, while the Summer Solstice is in December.


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December 21-22 and the longest is June 21-22


What is the opposite of a vernal equinox?

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