Question

The shortest day length that occurs in the Northern hemisphere is on _____.

• A. ${21}^{st}$ March
• B. ${23}^{rd}$ September
• C. ${22}^{nd}$ November
• D. ${22}^{nd}$ December

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

${22}^{nd}$ December

The shortest day and the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere occur during winter solstice which is usually observed on the ${22}^{nd}$ of December . This is also the day of the longest day and the shortest night in the southern hemisphere.