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A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around June 21 and December 21.Which date has the most daylight: June 21 or December 21?Group of answer choicesJune 21December 21

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A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around June 21 and December 21.Which date has the most daylight: June 21 or December 21?Group of answer choicesJune 21December 21

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June 21

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