Which one of the following statements about the solstices, an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach most northerly or southerly, is correct ?
The winter solstice takes place on June 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres
The winter solstice takes place on December 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres
The summer solstice occurs in northern hemisphere on June 21 and on December 21 in southern hemisphere
The summer solstice occurs in northern hemisphere on December 21 and on June 21 in southern hemisphere
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