On 21 st June, the Sun

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Correct Answer: does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle. On 21 st June, Sun does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle. 21 st June is considered to be summer solstice, i.e., it is the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere. During the Summer Solstice, the Earth is positioned in such a way that the North pole is as close to sun as it can be – leaving it directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer. Hence, the countries in northern hemisphere receive most hours of sunlight in the year.

On 21 st June, the Sun

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