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What happens on the summer solstice?

On the summer solstice, we have the longest day of year and the shortest night.

What happens on the winter solstice?

On the winter solstice, we have the shortest day of year and the longest night.

Why does the duration of day and night change?

It happens due to the tilt of the earth's axis. Seasons also occur for the same reason.

What is the sun's position on the equinoxes?

On both the equinoxes, the sun shines directly above the equator.

What is the sun's position on the summer solstice?

On the summer solstice, the sun shines directly above the tropic of cancer.

What is the sun's position on the winter solstice?

On the winter solstice, the sun shines directly above the tropic of capricorn.

Where is the sun from December to June?

From December to June the sun travels from south to north.

Where is the sun from June to December?

From June to December the sun travels from north to south.

Which period is considered more auspicious for us - Jun to Dec or Dec to Jun?

Dec to Jun is more auspicious for us because the sun is moving towards us. Jun to Dec is the time when the sun moves away from our hemisphere.

Which movement is the sun is more significant for us - northward movement or southward movement?

For us, the sun's northward movement is more significant.

What do you call the day when the sun starts his northward movement?

The day when the sun starts his northward movement is called SANKRANTHI or MAKAR SANKRANTHI. It is a very important festival and a big celebration all over India.

What is MAKAR?

Makar means Capricorn. Northward movement means, the sun starts back from the tropic of capricorn and moves towards the tropic of cancer.