A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making its illuminated side face away from Earth. During this phase, the Moon is not visible from Earth, marking the beginning of a new lunar cycle. ...
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Standard time refers to the uniform time set for a region or country, based on the local time of a central meridian within that region. It simplifies timekeeping across large areas by ensuring a consistent time reference, replacing the previous ...
The Prime Meridian is the imaginary line of longitude set at 0°, running from the North Pole to the South Pole. It passes through Greenwich, England, and serves as the starting point for measuring longitude east and west. The Prime ...
The Temperate Zones are regions of Earth located between the Tropics and the Polar Circles, specifically between 23.5° and 66.5° latitude in both hemispheres. These zones experience moderate climates with distinct seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The weather varies greatly, ...
The Torrid Zone, also known as the tropical zone, is the Earth’s warmest region, located between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S). This zone receives direct sunlight year-round, resulting in consistently high temperatures. It includes ...