Is the longest noontime shadow at the Arctic Circle?

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2026-08-13 06:46

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No, the longest noontime shadow does not occur at the Arctic Circle. Instead, it takes place at the poles during the equinoxes when the sun is low on the horizon, resulting in very long shadows. At the Arctic Circle, shadows are relatively shorter at noon during the summer solstice when the sun is at its highest point.

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