Question

what is the difference between summer solstice and winter solstice?

Answer 1

Difference Between Winter Solstice and Summer Solstice

• Rotation of earth around its own axis, which is tilted around 23.5 degrees to the perpendicular, causes seasons on earth.

• The period when this tilt is towards the sun is called summer solstice and the day on which this tilt is maximum is June 21 in the northern hemisphere. It is also called the longest day in the northern hemisphere.

• The period when this tilt is away the sun is winter solstice and the day on which this tilt is minimum is called winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. This day is December 21 which is also called the shortest day of the year.

• Summer solstice in northern hemisphere is called winter solstice in the southern hemisphere and winter solstice in northern hemisphere is called summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.