On which day of the year does the Sun reach its northernmost point in the sky?
A) vernal equinox
B) summer solstice
C) autumnal equinox
D) winter solstice
E) The sun always reaches the same altitude.

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The summer solstice, which occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, is the day when the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky. This is the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours.

On Which Day of the Year Does the Sun Reach