1. Investigation 3 parts 1 and 2
Seasons and Sun
Investigation 3 parts 1 and 2

2. Summer and Winter Solstice
SUMMER SOLSTICE
WINTER SOLSTICE
“longest day of the year”
June 21
Greatest amount of daylight hours in a day in a year
Farther north you go on June 21 = more daylight hours.
Ex/ Philipsburg 15 h 7 m > Austin 14 h 6m
“shortest day of the year”
December 21
Least amount of daylight hours in a day in a year
Farther north you go on December 21 = less daylight hours
Ex/ Philipsburg 9h 4m < Austin 10h 12m

3. Fall/Spring Equinox: Means “equal night” 12 hours of daylight/darkness
Sept 21 (fall), March 21 (Spring)