In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:

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Correct answer: Second half of the month of June. On June 21st, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the Summer Solstice. During this time, the Northern Hemi- sphere is tilted towards the Sun. The Sun’s rays directly hit the Tropic of Cancer, causing very hot weather. This results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year in the North- ern Hemisphere. The North Pole also has continuous daylight for about six months. Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, it is winter, with longer nights and shorter days. 2

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:

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