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The circle of illumination does not coincide with the Earth's axis because it is determined by the position of the Sun relative to the Earth. As the Earth rotates on its tilted axis, only half of the planet is illuminated by sunlight at any given time, creating the circle of illumination that divides the day side from the night side. The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) also affects the angle and extent of sunlight received, further separating the circle of illumination from the axis itself.
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Why doesn't the circle of illumination co inside with the axis of the earth?
The circle of illumination does not coincide with the axis of the Earth because the Earth is tilted on its axis at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt causes the Sun's rays to illuminate different parts of the Earth at different angles throughout the year, resulting in varying lengths of day and night. As a result, the circle of illumination, which separates day from night, shifts and is not aligned with the Earth's rotational axis.
Is the earths axis perpendicular to the equator?
Mercury
What is one complete spin onEarth's axis called?
rotationis one complete spin on earths axis!!!
How many degrees is earths axis tiilted?
23.45 degrees
What causes the Coriolanus effect?
Earths rotation around its axis
Why doesn't the circle of illumination co inside with the axis of the earth?
The circle of illumination does not coincide with the axis of the Earth because the Earth is tilted on its axis at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt causes the Sun's rays to illuminate different parts of the Earth at different angles throughout the year, resulting in varying lengths of day and night. As a result, the circle of illumination, which separates day from night, shifts and is not aligned with the Earth's rotational axis.
What does Earths magnetic axis do not do with its rotational axis?
intersect
How many axis of symmetry have a circle?
there are 4 axis of symmetry in a circle
Is a circle symmetric with respect to x-axis on a graph?
Any point on the graph can be the center of a circle. If the center is on the x-axis, then the circle is symmetric with respect to the x-axis.
Two reasons for seasons?
1. Tilt of earths axis 2. Earths axis remains parallel throughout its yearly orbit.
Is the north end of Earths axis tilted away from the sun during an equinox?
During an equinox, neither the North nor the South end of Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun. This is because during an equinox, the tilt of Earth's axis is perpendicular to the Sun's rays, causing equal illumination of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What shape is the earths revolution?
If by revolution you mean the spin on it's own axis this is more or less a perfect circle. If you are referring to it's orbit around the sun, this is elliptical, not a perfect circle.
How do dogs align themselves with the earths axis and which way do they usually point?
dogs usually align themselves with the north/south axis and how this is dogs have sensitive chemicals which allows them to sense the earths axis
How long is the earths axis?
About 8,000 miles.
What are examples of the earths axis?
north pole
What evidence of the tilt of earths axis?
Seasons
What causes saesons?
The earths tilt at its axis
