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Why do days get shorter and darker with autumn? – ZME Science
It’s time to leave behind the sunny and longer days of summer

It’s autumn, the season of change! Trees are turning to brilliant colors, marking the time for hot cocoa and warm coats. The long days of summer are past us, and each day will be shorter than the last. But… why does this happen? Why are days getting shorter in the autumn (and winter), as opposed to the summer? Turns out, its all about the Earths axis and its path around the sun.
Credit Flickr Chris Gin
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