Which are the important dates that receive direct sun rays on different parts of the Earth?

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The important dates that receive direct sun rays on different parts of the Earth are as follows:
(i) 21st March Equator receives direct sun rays.
(ii) 21st June Northern hemisphere receives direct sun rays.
(iii) 23rd September Equator receives direct sun rays.
(iv) 22nd December Southern hemisphere receives direct sun rays.

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