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The polar circles are geographical boundary lines caused by the tilt of Earth’s rotational axis, resulting in changing illumination conditions in the polar regions throughout the year. These circles are known as the Arctic Circle in the north and the Antarctic Circle in the south. Since Earth’s axis is tilted at 23°27′, regions near the poles experience 24-hour daylight or 24-hour night during certain times of the year. Thus, the polar regions form a cyclical pattern of light and darkness govern