Days when the Earth’s poles are tilted at the greatest angle away from or toward the Sun are called __________?

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James J.
Jun 6, 2018

Solstices

Explanation:

Based on the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is the day that the north pole is tilted at the greatest angle toward the sun. It is also the day with the greatest amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere. It will occur on June 21st.

The winter solstice is the day that the north pole is at the greatest angle away from the sun and is the day with the least amount of daylight. It will occur on December 21st.

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