Question

State the difference between summer and winter solstice​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between Summer Solstice (SS) and Winter Solstice (WS) :

SS: In the Northern Hemisphere it is around 21st June. In the Southern Hemisphere it is around 22nd December.

WS: In the Northern Hemisphere it is around 22nd December. In the Southern Hemisphere it is around 21st June.

SS: In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day is 21st June. In the Southern Hemisphere it is around 22nd December.

WS: In the Northern Hemisphere the shortest day 22nd December. In the Southern Hemisphere it is around 21st June.

SS: In the Northern Hemisphere, it is day at the North Pole . In the Southern Hemisphere it is night at the South Pole.

WS: In the Northern Hemisphere, it is night at the North Pole. In the Southern Hemisphere it is day at the South Pole.

SS: At this time, the earth’s North Pole is tilted towards the sun.

WS: At this time, the earth’s North Pole is tilted farthest from the sun.

SS: The Northern Hemisphere receives the greatest sunlight. The Southern Hemisphere receives the least sunlight.

WS: The Northern Hemisphere receives the least sunlight. The Southern Hemisphere receives the greatest sunlight.

Answer 2

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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.