Months of the Year

Which month of the year is known for having the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere?

• June

• December

• March

• September

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In which month does the Earth experience the vernal equinox, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March

• June

• September

• December

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which month does the Earth reach its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion?

• January

• July

• March

• September

Which month is associated with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower?

• August

• November

• April

• June

In which month does the Southern Hemisphere experience the winter solstice?

• June

• December

• March

• September

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Which month is known for having the longest day in the Southern Hemisphere?

• June

• December

• March

• September

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In which month does the Earth experience the autumnal equinox, marking the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March

• June

• September

• December

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which month is associated with the peak of the Geminid meteor shower?

• December

• August

• April

• June

During which month does the Earth reach its farthest point from the Sun, known as aphelion?

• July

• January

• March

• September

Which month is known for the occurrence of the Lyrid meteor shower?

• April

• August

• December

• June