Original: As a consequence , for half the year ( from around 20 March to 22 September ) the northern hemisphere is inclined toward the Sun , with the maximum around 21 June , while for the other half year the southern hemisphere has this distinction , with the maximum around 21 December .
Simplified: The December Solstice is when the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth is tilted toward the Sun and the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth is tilted away from the Sun .