GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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June 21
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December 22
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July 21
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November 22
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Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: In the southern hemisphere, 22nd December has the longest day and the shortest night. The earth is tilted on its axis by 66.5 degrees. This way, on two specific days of the year one pole of the earth is tilted away the most from the sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, Being close to tropic of capricorn Melbourne receives direct rays of the sun. So, it has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December.
Detailed explanation-3: -The winter solstice occurs in December, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year. That is why it is known as the shortest day of the year, or the longest night of the year.
Detailed explanation-4: -Direct rays of the sun fall on the equator on 21st March and 23rd September. This position of the earth is called equinox. June 21st marks the shortest day and longest night in the southern hemisphere. June 21 marks the longest day and the shortest night in Northern Hemisphere.