On the equinoxes, the subsolar point is at the equator, and the circle of illumination runs through _____ °N and _____ °S. Therefore, the far north and south latitudes of the circle of illumination are 90 ° away from the subsolar point. On the June solstice, the subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer at _____ ° _____ , and the circle of illumination passes through _____ °N and _____ °S. Which latitudes does the circle of illumination pass through on the June solstice? On February 26 the subsolar point is at 9°S, and the circle of illumination passes through _____ °N and _____ °S.

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On the equinoxes, the subsolar point is at the equator, and the circle of illumination runs through 90 °N and 90 °S. Therefore, the far north and south latitudes of the circle of illumination are 90 ° away from the subsolar point. On the June solstice, the subsolar point is at the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 ° N , and the circle of illumination passes through 66.5 °N and 66.5 °S. Which latitudes does the circle of illumination pass through on the June solstice? On February 26 the subsolar point is at 9°S, and the circle of illumination passes through 81 °N and 81 °S.

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