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Which month is the north pole tilted directly toward the sun?

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Winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins December 21 or 22, when the North Pole is tilted a full 23.5° away from the sun. This day is known as the winter solstice. The angle of the sun is the lowest and the Northern Hemisphere has the least amount of daylight.

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