At which latitude does the Earth receive the greatest intensity of insolation on June 21?

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24 January, 17:45

At which latitude does the Earth receive the greatest intensity of insolation on June 21?

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Robert Frazier · Answer 1

At 23 and a half degrees latitude north on June 21, the earth received the greatest intensity of insolation. During this time, it is the first day of summer and the sun’s rays are directly striking at the Tropic of Cancer. This day is also known as the longest day of the year.