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because the earth spins round on it axis and spins round the sun so when we are at one side of the sun its winter and our country is faced tilted away from the sun
and opposite for summer
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∙ 9y agoThe tilt of the Earth towards the Sun changes, causeing differences in the length of time in which sunlight can reach parts of the earth.
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Is the autumnal equinox the longest day?
An equinox is not the shortest day. It has the same amount of daylight and darkness. The solstices have the longest and shortest days. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in terms of the amount of daylight.
Is December 22 world's shortest day?
That depends on where you were. In 2011 it was the day with least amount of daylight hours in the northern hemisphere and the day with the most amount of daylight hours in the southern hemisphere.
Is the equinox the shortest day of the year?
No. It has equal amounts of daylight and darkness. A winter solstice has the least amount of daylight and can be regarded as the shortest day of the year. If your clocks go forward once a year, then that particular day has 23 hours, so that could also be said to be the shortest day of the year.
What is the day and night cycle called?
daylight
Why are daylight and nighttime of equal length at the equinox?
Yes they are equal because equinox means equal nights.
What is photoperiod in agriculture?
A photoperiod in agriculture is the amount of time each day that a plant spends in daylight.
How many hours of daylight does hobart Australia have?
the amount of sunlight each day is about 5.9 hours
Are the number of daylight hours each day greatest by the North Pole or the equator?
There is a very minimal amount of daylight in the North Pole. By the equator, there is much more sunlight and a much more warmer climate.
How many minutes of daylight are gained per day in Mexico City?
That will vary in a sinusoidal pattern, but it depends on the date. From December 22 to December 23, you gain a few seconds of daylight. But it increases day by day, until on March 21 (the equinox) you're gaining 3 minutes per day. Then it starts to decrease, until from June 19 to June 20, it's only a few seconds more. After the Summer Solstice around June 21, the amount of sunlight each day begins to decrease, in the same pattern.
Is the autumnal equinox the longest day?
An equinox is not the shortest day. It has the same amount of daylight and darkness. The solstices have the longest and shortest days. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in terms of the amount of daylight.
May 15 gaining or losing time each day?
If May 15 gains time each day, it means the days are longer than 24 hours. If May 15 loses time each day, it means the days are shorter than 24 hours. However, in reality, the length of a day remains constant at 24 hours due to Earth's consistent rotation.
What do you call the day of the year that has the least amount of daylight?
the winter solstice
What has 12 hours of daylight each day?
No place on Earth has 12 hours of daylight each and every day. Or, for that matter, on the Moon either, or on any known body in the Solar System..
When are the daylight hours shortest?
In winter, you go south to get longer days. In summer, going north yields longer days.
Is December 22 world's shortest day?
That depends on where you were. In 2011 it was the day with least amount of daylight hours in the northern hemisphere and the day with the most amount of daylight hours in the southern hemisphere.
Which day has the shortest amount of daylight in North America?
October 13th
How many minutes of daylight in a day on august first?
The amount of daylight on August 1st will depend on where you are in the world. In Indiana on August 1st, there will be 14 hours and 10 minutes of daylight, which will translate to 850 minutes of daylight.
