Question

    On which day does the difference between day and night lengths reach its maximum?

    A Equinox Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Perihelion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Solstice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Aphelion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The solstice occurs twice each year and marks the days when the difference in length between day and night is at its maximum due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This astronomical event is significant for various cultural and seasonal observations globally.

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