How does this compare to the amount of sunlight we get on Earth even on the longest days?
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This day is known as the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. On the summer solstice, the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun, resulting in the longest day of the year and the Show more…
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