Suppose you are on a plane from Dallas, Texas, to Santiago, Chile. On the way there, you realize something amazing. You have just experienced the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and are about to experience the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere on the same day! On what day of the year are you flying? How do you explain this phenomenon to the person in the seat next to you?

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If you are flying from Dallas Texas to Santiago Chile you are likely crossing the equator and travel... View the full answer