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

Options

1. First half of the month of June
2. Second half of the month of June
3. First half of the month of July
4. Second half of the month of July

Correct Answer

Second half of the month of June

Explanation

The summer solstice occurs around 21st June in the northern hemisphere, marking the longest day and shortest night of the year.

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