| Date |
Earth's orientation |
length of the day |
where is the sun overhead
at noon? |
where does the sun rise and
set? |
| March 21
Spring* Equinox or Sept. 21 Fall Equinox |
draw
a sketch clearly showing the day- and night-time sides of the earth
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| Dec. 21 Winter*
Solstice |
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| June 21 Summer* Solstice |
| days equal to or more than 12 hours long | from when to when does this occur? |
| days equal to or less than
12 hours long |
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| days getting longer |
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| days getting shorter |