SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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Question
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March 1 to May 1
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June 1 to August 1
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September 1 to November
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ecember 1 to February 1
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Detailed explanation-1: -On this day, New York City residents will enjoy a 12 hour and 8 minutes long day. Those in Amsterdam will get 1 more minutes of daylight with a 12 hours and 9 minutes long day.
Detailed explanation-2: -The observer is located at 42◦ N in New York State.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the summer solstice, the Sun shines most directly on the Tropic of Cancer, 23.5 degrees north of the equator, giving its most direct energy on Earth to the Northern Hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-4: -There is a direct relationship between seasons and the number of daylight hours. During the spring and summer, longer days mean more daylight hours because of the Sun’s tilt and position; during the winter, the days are shorter.