When is the southern hemisphere tilted toward the sun?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the timing of when the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, which relates to the seasons and the position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun.
Answer
Around December 21.
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun around December 21 during the summer solstice.
Answer for screen readers
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun around December 21 during the summer solstice.
More Information
During this period, the Southern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year, marking the height of summer.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice with the Southern Hemisphere's, which occurs in December.
Sources
- Changing of the Seasons | NESDIS - nesdis.noaa.gov
- Solstice - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
- The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices - weather.gov
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