Super weird thing I just realized. Because of the Earth's axis tilt, it gets dark in Portland and Auckland *simultaneously* but only in July. This is probably why it's been so hard for me to adjust to local time this trip.

Jul 5, 2022 · 7:04 AM UTC

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In December, this line flips the other direction and we share a simultaneous sunset with the west coast of Mexico and west coast of South America.
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Replying to @aaronpk
My brain said “no” but of course you’re right. That *is* weird!! +19 hour time difference; so far ahead they’re practically here again.
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What are you doing down here mate?