Multiple choice

Which is the shortest day of the year in Northern hemisphere?

  1. 25th December

  2. 22nd December

  3. 1st January

  4. 31st December
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The winter solstice falls on December 21st or 22nd. This is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. December 22nd is commonly cited as the shortest day in Northern Hemisphere.

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