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It is called solstice. It is summer solstice in the hemisphere where the area is at its maximum, and winder solstice in the other.

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Which solstice does the southern hemisphere get the most direct sunlight?

The southern hemisphere experiences the most direct sunlight during the December solstice, also known as the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere. This is when the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun, causing longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures in the southern hemisphere.


Sun spots increase and decrease on a cycle of how many years?

Sun spots follow an 11-year cycle, known as the solar cycle. This cycle includes periods of maximum activity (solar maximum) and minimum activity (solar minimum), with the number of sunspots peaking during the solar maximum phase and decreasing during the solar minimum phase.


How often does the cycle of maximum and minimum activity repeat on the sun?

The cycle of maximum and minimum solar activity, known as the solar cycle, typically repeats approximately every 11 years. During this cycle, the sun undergoes periods of increased sunspot activity (solar maximum) and decreased activity (solar minimum). The duration can vary slightly, ranging from about 9 to 14 years. This cycle influences solar phenomena, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections.


What is the best known constellation in the southern hemisphere?

The best-known constellation in the southern hemisphere is likely the Southern Cross, also known as Crux. It is a small but distinctive constellation that is visible in the southern skies from most locations in the Southern Hemisphere.


Can people in the southern hemisphere see the same constellations as people in the northern hemisphere?

No. One of the better known constellations in the northern hemisphere is the big dipper. People in the southern hemisphere can't see this. In the south the well known constellation is the southern cross, and you can't see this in the northern hemisphere.

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Which solstice does the southern hemisphere get the most direct sunlight?

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What is a data point that is located away from most other points?

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Sun spots increase and decrease on a cycle of how many years?

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What is half the globe known as?

Half of the globe is known as a hemisphere.


What is the minimum and maximum of Fahrenheit scales?

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How big is Alpha Centauri Bb?

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Which hemisphere is known as the water hemisphere?

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What is the the imaginary line halfway between the maximum and and minimum points the wave reaches vertically?

The imaginary line halfway between the maximum and minimum points the wave reaches vertically is known as the equilibrium position or the rest position of the wave. It represents the average position of the wave when it is not experiencing any displacement.