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Peer reviewedJacobs, Derek – Physics Education, 1990
Presented is a science activity which explains the discrepancies found between summer and winter solstice sunrise and sunset times. Used is a mathematical equation which takes into account the earth's changing speed and the tilt of the earth. (KR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Interdisciplinary Approach
