JAMB - Geography (2024 - No. 22)
When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (23 %, °) on 22nd December, the Northern Hemisphere experiences it's
twilight
spring equinox
winter solstice
summer solstice
Explication
When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (23° 20′) on December 22nd, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter solstice. This occurs when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.