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Is it dark in Antarctica when its summer?
No. In fact there are extended periods of continuous daylight.
Why is it lighter and longer in the summer?
During the summer, the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to longer daylight hours and shorter nights. This tilt causes the sun to rise earlier and set later, resulting in more hours of daylight and making it feel lighter for longer periods during the day.
What are the days with the shortest and longest periods of daylight called?
winter and summer solstice.
In the northern hemisphere why do periods of daylight get longer between late December and late June?
In the northern hemisphere, the tilt of the Earth's axis causes sunlight to hit the region more directly as it moves towards the summer solstice in late June. This angle of sunlight increases the length of daytime hours and results in longer periods of daylight.
If you want to enjoy longer periods of daylight in the summertime would you head closer to the equator or farther from it and why?
farther from it because the daytime is very short because it is concentrated in a small area. Near the equator the noonday sun is almost overhead every day so the ground is warmed strongly year-round.
What is the difference between the length of daylight in the summer verses in the winter?
In the summer, days are longer with more daylight hours due to the Earth's tilt towards the sun. This results in shorter nights. In the winter, days are shorter with fewer daylight hours because of the Earth's tilt away from the sun, leading to longer nights.
When does the day get longer morning or evening?
The day gets longer in the evening, as the amount of daylight increases leading up to the summer solstice. Morning will begin to get longer after the summer solstice as daylight decreases.
Why does Antarctica have longer days in the summer?
Antarctica experiences longer days in the summer due to its position near the South Pole. During the summer months, Antarctica is tilted towards the sun, causing the sun to stay above the horizon for longer periods of time. This phenomenon, known as the midnight sun, results in continuous daylight for several months.
Where do the days get longer?
At the equator. During summer solstice (June 21) there more daylight.
The days are longer in the summer because the sun becomes hotter?
No. Summer days are longer - if you're some distance away from the equator - because the Earth is slightly tilted on its axis. This influences how long the Sun will remain over the horizon.
Why do we still change the clocks backwards and forwards for summer and winter?
Changing the clocks for daylight saving time is intended to make better use of daylight by shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening during the longer days of summer. This practice aims to reduce energy consumption and promote outdoor activities during the longer daylight hours.
How many daylight hours in summer in England?
The sun rises at 06.30 hours and sets at 09.30 on a long summer day. That is 16 hours of sun!!
