Why does the equator receive equal day and night?
Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.
Noting the orientation of the circle of illumination on June 21, explain the above question.
What will be an ideal response?
The circle of illumination bisects equator (half of equator is in daylight).
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