INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

THE EARTH

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which day of the year does the sun appear to move from the southern to the northern hemisphere?
A
21-Jun
B
21-Dec
C
21-Sep
D
21-Mar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -summer solstice, the two moments during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest north in the Northern Hemisphere (June 20 or 21) or farthest south in the Southern Hemisphere (December 21 or 22).

Detailed explanation-2: -June 21 is the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice marks the beginning of the astronomical summer and occurs when the earth has its maximum tilt towards the sun. For temperate regions, the summer solstice is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.

Detailed explanation-3: -Happy summer! This year, the June solstice occurs on Wednesday, June 21, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice is celebrated by many cultures around the world. Learn solstice facts, fun, and folklore!

Detailed explanation-4: -According to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the amount of incoming energy the Earth received from the sun on this day is 30% higher at the North Pole than at the Equator. The maximum amount of sunlight received by the Northern Hemisphere during this time is usually on June 20, 21 or 22.

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