A day when heavenly bodies align
On July 1, 2015 Earth, Venus and Jupiter will be ordered on a single line.
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“Venus is the second closest planet to the sun between Earth and Mercury. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.”
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A fact about life on earth
Half of all living things live on 6% of the land on the planet, the rain forest. No word on how much this fact changes everyday, but it's safe to say it's an estimate.
What is the altitude of the sun relative to Earth ?
The altitude of the sun varies throughout the year. On December 21st (sometimes the 22nd) the sun is 20 degrees above the horizon, it's lowest point of the year. On June 21st (sometimes the 20th) the sun is 65 degrees above the horizon, it's highest point of the year.
Do you know what days these are? They are the winter & summer solstice.