Multiple choice

Which of the following 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 in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on December 22nd (can vary between December 20-23). This is when the North Pole is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. December 25th is close but not the exact solstice. January 1st and December 31st are well after the solstice when days have already begun lengthening. The exact date can vary slightly year to year due to calendar adjustments.

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