Can the Calvin cycle occur in the dark?

If the reactions of the Calvin cycle are not directly dependent on light, but they usually do not occur at night, can you explain why not?

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    The Calvin cycle depends on products of the light reactions. That is why the reactions of the Calvin cycle are not directly dependent on light, but they usually do not occur at night.

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The Calvin cycle depends on products of the light reactions. That is why the reactions of the Calvin cycle are not directly dependent on light, but they usually do not occur at night.

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