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How can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short
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- Squiz Kids
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 269
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Summary
Tomorrow marks one of the most remarkable moments in Earth's journey around the Sun... the June solstice. But how can the exact same day be the longest day of the year for some people and the shortest for others? In this episode of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, we uncover the science behind the solstice, bust the myth that seasons are caused by Earth's distance from the Sun, and discover how our planet's tiny 23½-degree tilt changes everything. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina