Multiple choice

When the Sun reaches its southern-most position as seen from Earth, it is the moment of _____.

  1. the summer solstice

  2. the autumn solstice

  3. the winter solstice

  4. the spring solstice
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When the Sun reaches its southern-most declination as viewed from Earth, it is the winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere.

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