In the Northern Hemisphere, choose ALL that apply Question 2 options: Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's North Pole is tilted away from the sun shortest day. Winter solstice occurs when the Earth's North Pole is tilted toward the sun, longest day. Winter solstice occurs when the Earth's North Pole is tilted away from the sun, shortest day. Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's North Pole is tilted toward the sun, longest day.