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Why is the difference between the durations of day and nig... - Contemporary India
Why is the difference between the durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanniyakumari but not so in Kashmir?
The difference between the durations of day and night is hardly felt at Kanyakumari but not so in Kashmir because:
Proximity to the Equator: Kanyakumari is located very close to the Equator (at about
8^{\circ}N). At the Equator, the duration of day and night is almost equal (12 hours each) throughout the year.Distance from the Equator: Kashmir is located at a high latitude (about
37^{\circ}N), far from the Equator.Latitudinal Effect: As we move away from the Equator towards the poles, the variation in the length of day and night increases. Therefore, the difference is very noticeable in Kashmir but negligible in Kanyakumari.