In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is slanted toward the sun, making the days longer and warmer than in winter. The first day of summer, June 21, is called summer solstice and is also the longest day of the year. However, June 21 marks the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, when that hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. It can be inferred from the passage that, in the Southern Hemi- sphere, June 21 is the winter solstice. vernal equinox. summer solstice. autumnal equinox

A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around June 21 and December 21.Which date has the most daylight: June 21 or December 21?Group of answer choicesJune 21December 21

When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Which statement best explains the reason for this situation?Group of answer choicesWhen the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sunWhen the Northern Hemisphere is relatively far from the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is relatively close to the sunWhen the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sunWhen the Northern Hemisphere is relatively close to the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is relatively far from the sun

Which season is occurring in Earth's northern hemisphere when Earth's southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?A.SummerB.WinterC.SpringD.FallSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Explain why the northern hemisphere has summer at the same time that the southern hemisphere has winter.

Summer Solstice occurs every yearon [UPPCS (Pre) 2010](A) 23 September(B) 21 March(C) 4 July(D) 21 June