The farthest north the vertical rays of the Sun ever reach north of the equator, occurs on or about ________.
A) March 23
B) June 21
C) September 23
D) December 21
E) July 4

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The northernmost point where the Sun's rays fall directly overhead is known as the Tropic of Cancer. It is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude. The point where the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer is on or about June 21st, which is known as the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, the best choice for the farthest north the vertical rays of the Sun ever reach north of the equator is option B, June 21st.

The Farthest North the Vertical Rays of the Sun Ever