Which statement accurately describes Earth on February 21, a date that falls between the December solstice and the March equinox?
a. In the Northern Hemisphere, there are more daylight hours than hours of darkness, but the difference is not as extreme as on the December solstice
b. The Southern Hemisphere experiences its longest day and shortest night of the year.
c. Locations in the Northern Hemisphere experience less than 12 hours of darkness
d. Locations in the Southern Hemisphere experience more than 12 hours of daylight.