On which date does the longest day occur in the Southern Hemisphere?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 22 December
On 22 December the direct rays of the Sun fall on the Tropic of Capricorn, so the Southern Hemisphere has its longest day (its summer solstice). On 21-22 June the Sun is over the Tropic of Cancer and the Northern Hemisphere has its longest day.