What is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
Earth's Seasons

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21, when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky at noon.
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What is Earth's Axis?
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Earth's Axis is an imaginary vertical line that runs through the North and South poles, around which the Earth rotates.
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What is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere?
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The longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere is December 21, known as the summer solstice.
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What is the Fall (Autumn) Equinox?
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The Fall Equinox occurs around September 21, when day and night are approximately equal in length.
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What happens during the Spring Equinox?
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During the Spring Equinox, which occurs around March 21, day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring.
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What is the summer solstice?
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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
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What is Earth's revolution?
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Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.
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