Which of the following features is characteristic of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. Astronomical winter ends in the Northern Hemisphere.
B. At middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the longest night of the year.
C. At high latitudes the days and nights are of equal length.
D. The noon sun is overhead at latitude 23.5°N.


Answer: B

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