The sun is vertical over the Tropic of Capricorn on which of the following date?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - 22 December
During December 22nd the suns vertical rays strike the Tropic of Capricorn, 23.5 degrees south of the Equator. The December solstice is the shortest day of the year (winter solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year (summer solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere.