Why is it nearly light all night in Reykjavík around the June solstice?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The sun dips only just below the horizon at that latitude and time of year
- Step 1: Reykjavík lies at about 64 degrees north. Step 2. At midsummer the sun stays close to the horizon. Answer: The sun dips only just below the horizon at that latitude and time of year. Why not the others: The other explanations do not apply.
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