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It has to do with the tilt of the earth with respect to it's orbit plane. In the months of April to September the northern half of the globe faces the sun and the southern half is dark. During the rest of the year it's reversed.

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How many hours of daylight does cape horn have in February?

Cape Horn in February experiences about 13-14 hours of daylight. This is due to its location in the Southern Hemisphere and being close to the summer solstice.


How many hours of daylight does the summer solstice consist of?

That would depend on where in the world you are. If you were at the North Pole there would be 24 hours of daylight, while at the South Pole there would be no daylight. At points in between the two poles the amount of daylight would be different. At the equator the amount of daylight hours would be about 12 hours.


What is the weather like in arctic?

The weather in the Arctic varies depending on the time of year. In summer, temperatures can reach above freezing, while in winter, temperatures can drop below -30°C (-22°F). The region experiences long periods of darkness in winter and continuous daylight in summer.


How many days of sunshine in Fl?

Depends on where in the US, and what part of summer. The farther north you go, the more daylight hours (during summer and spring only - the opposite is true in fall and winter). Also, the number of daylight hours is at a maximum at the summer solstice, which is the beginning of summer, and declines throughout the summer and fall. Alaska is part of the US, and the northern part of Alaska is within the Arctic Circle. For some period of time around the beginning of summer, this part of Alaska has 24 hours of sunlight every day. On the other hand, Hawaii is also part of the US, but is so close to the equator that the maximum number of daylight hours is only slightly more than the yearly average of 12. You're going to have to be more specific, as far as date and location, if you want an answer to this question.


How many hours of daylight occur of first day spring?

On the first day of spring, the amount of daylight can vary depending on your location. In general, there are roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness on the spring equinox, which marks the official start of spring. However, this balance may shift slightly depending on your specific location and how close you are to the Earth's equator.

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How many hours of daylight does cape horn have in February?

Cape Horn in February experiences about 13-14 hours of daylight. This is due to its location in the Southern Hemisphere and being close to the summer solstice.


What is the sunrise time with a latitude of -89 degrees?

At a latitude of -89 degrees, which is close to the South Pole, there are periods of time with continuous daylight or darkness depending on the season. During the polar summer, there can be 24 hours of daylight, and during the polar winter, there can be 24 hours of darkness.


What is the duration of Summer Close-Up?

The duration of Summer Close-Up is 1800.0 seconds.


How many hours of daylight does the summer solstice consist of?

That would depend on where in the world you are. If you were at the North Pole there would be 24 hours of daylight, while at the South Pole there would be no daylight. At points in between the two poles the amount of daylight would be different. At the equator the amount of daylight hours would be about 12 hours.


When was Summer Close-Up created?

Summer Close-Up was created on 1977-05-26.


When did Summer Close-Up end?

Summer Close-Up ended on 1977-08-04.


What is the weather like in arctic?

The weather in the Arctic varies depending on the time of year. In summer, temperatures can reach above freezing, while in winter, temperatures can drop below -30°C (-22°F). The region experiences long periods of darkness in winter and continuous daylight in summer.


What is the shortest night in summer?

The shortest night in summer typically occurs around the summer solstice, which is around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year. In regions close to the Arctic Circle, this phenomenon can lead to nearly continuous daylight, while further south, nights are still relatively short.


When is the longest day of the year in Sweden?

Every place on earth has the same number of daylight hours as any other placed on earth each year. The longer days of summer are compensated for EXACTLY by the shorter days of winter. Therefore EVERY PLACE ON EARTH gets 6 months of daylight and 6 months of night each year.


What are some changes of the seasons?

winter; less daylight, colder temperatures, most plants either die or go dormant. spring; more daylight. temperatures moderating, plants begin or resume growing. summer; most daylight, warmer temperatures, plants growing and maturing. autumn; daylight lessening, temperatures moderating to cooler, plants mature or begin to go dormant.


How many hours of sunlight is in the spring?

On the first day of spring you get 12 hours of each (it's the equinox). After that you get more daylight every day until the last day of spring ... how much more depends on how far from the equator you live.


Why do indoor malls generally close earlier than an outdoor mall?

the indoor malls usully close first because of weather or daylight issues