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How many hours of daylight does the equator get at 180 degrees west a day?

At the equator, each day has approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness regardless of the specific longitude. The length of daylight hours stays relatively consistent due to the Earth's axial tilt and rotation.


How many hours of darkness are there in one day?

It depends on where you are and what season it is. If you are at the equator then there is 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. If you are above the arctic circle then during the winter there is 24 hours of darkness each day, this will occur on Dec. 21st. If you are further above the arctic circle the darkness can last for months. During the summer there will be 24 hours of daylight on June 21st, and again this can last for months if you are very far north. The same is true for the South pole as well.


How long is day and how long is night on earth?

The length of day and night on Earth varies depending on the time of year and the observer's location. At the equator, day and night are each about 12 hours long. As you move towards the poles, the length of daylight and darkness can change significantly, with areas near the poles experiencing periods of 24-hour daylight or darkness.


When is day and night equally long?

Day and night are equally long during the spring and autumn equinoxes. At these times, the Sun is directly above the equator, resulting in approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness worldwide.


What day has the shortest hours of daylight in 2013?

The day that has the shortest hours of daylight is known as the winter solstice. In 2013, the day that will have the shortest hours will be on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

Related Questions

What is the day that gives twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness called?

its called EQUINOX.


The hours of daylight and darkness in September are nearest to hours of daylight and darkness in which month?

The hours of daylight and darkness in September are nearest to the hours of daylight and darkness in March. This is because both months are transitional periods during which the Earth's axis is tilted in such a way that the lengths of day and night are more balanced.


What is the name of the day in which the hours of daylight and darkness are equal?

Equinox


How many hours of lightness in a day?

12 hours of daylight. 12 hours of darkness.


What is the first day of spring called?

The first day of spring is called vernal equinox!


What day in 2012 is does spring and fall have equal hours of daylight and darkness?

In 2012, the day when spring and fall had roughly equal hours of daylight and darkness was the equinox on September 22nd. On this day, the lengths of day and night are approximately equal all around the world.


On the fall equinox the hours of daylight are less than the hours of darkness?

No. The hours of darkness and day light are equal during autumnal equinox. (Both 12 hours)


What is the first day of fall officially called?

It is called the Autumnal Equinox. It is the day of equal daylight and darkness following the Summer Solstice. The first day of Spring is called the Vernal Equinox. It is the day of equal daylight and darkness following the Winter Solstice.


How long does it take for the earth to go from its largest day to a day of 12 hours daylight and 12 hours of darkness?

maybe 6 hours


Are the number of hours of daylight greater than the number of hours of darkness?

The number of hours of daylight is greater than the number of hours of darkness during summer solstice, and the opposite is true during winter solstice. At the equator, the hours of daylight and darkness are usually equal throughout the year.


How does the number of hours of daylight compare to the number of hours of darkness on March 20 the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

March 20 and September 23 are the two equinox days when there are 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at any place on the Earth.


How many hours of daylight and darkness does mars have?

Not sure need help 4 project. So please tell