Daylight Hours in the Southern Hemisphere in June
What happens in the Southern Hemisphere in terms of daylight hours in June?
a. experiences equal lengths of day and night
b. has the same amount of daylight as any other time of year
c. has longest hours of daylight of the year
d. has the shortest hours of daylight of the year
Answer:
d. has the shortest hours of daylight of the year
In the Southern hemisphere in June, the shortest day of the year occurs with the least amount of daylight. The winter solstice on June 21st marks the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. During this time, the Southern Hemisphere experiences the shortest hours of daylight for the whole year. This means that June has the shortest daylight hours compared to any other time of the year.