Summer solstice

Winter solstice

On 21st June, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

On 22nd December, the Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of the sun as the South Pole tilts towards it.

Sun shines vertically on the Tropic of cancer.

Sun shines vertically on the Tropic of Capricorn

North pole is inclined towards the sun and the south pole is away from it.

South pole is inclined towards the sun and the north pole is away from it.