Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains: Do Summer Days Get Longer?
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17:22Now PlayingDays get longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, right? That’s what we’ve all heard. Well, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are here to explore the science behind the saying.
We start by exploring our relationship with the night sky. You’ll hear why most people who live in a city tend not to foster a relationship with the night sky. Neil tells us when his fascination with the universe began. You’ll learn what aspect of Daylight saving time Neil found odd as a child.
Then, we discuss why the phrase “days get longer in the summer and shorter in the winter” might actually be reverse of what’s true. Discover more about the equinox. Neil and Chuck chat about the Banana Boat Song. All that, plus, Neil makes a case to change the first day of the summer to the middle of the summer.
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