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Re:World map of the difference between solar and clock time by Retra on Friday October 02, 2015 @06:25PM (#10321709)
The angle of the Earth causes the sun to peak at a lower altitude, it doesn't cause it to peak at a different time.
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Re:World map of the difference between solar and clock time by amelius on Saturday October 03, 2015 @04:37AM (#10323125)
Is this true in all seasons?
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Re:World map of the difference between solar and clock time by Retra on Sunday October 04, 2015 @11:26PM (#10329830)
Yep. The days are shorter (that is, fewer hours of light) in winter seasons because the sun is at a lower angle and spends more time below the horizon, not because there are fewer hours in the day. Your noon will repeat regularly every 24 hours no matter what season it is.
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