Question

Differentiate between the Summer and Winter Solstice.

Answer 1

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Difference between summer solstice and winter solstice:

Summer Solstice:

In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day and the shortest night occur on 21st June. At this time in the Southern Hemisphere it occurs the shortest day and the longest night. This position of the earth is called summer solstice.

Winter Solstice:

In the Northern Hemisphere the shortest day and the longest night occur on 22nd December. At this time in the Southern Hemisphere it occurs the longest day and the shortest night. This position of the earth is known as winter solstice.

Answer 2

Summer Solstice: It occurs on 21st June and is also known as the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. ... Winter Solstice: Winter Solstice occurs on 22nd December, which is also known as the shortest day of the year.