prompt: Why is the northern hemisphere winter solstice in December, but late January and early February are always the coldest times of the year?
chosen: Why is the northern hemisphere winter solstice in December, but late January and early February are always the coldest times of the year?
chosen: user
chosen: The winter solstice is the day with the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night of the year. It typically occurs in December in the Northern Hemisphere. Late January and early February are the coldest times of the year because they mark the transition from winter to spring and the sun is farthest away from the Earth. Since the sun is weaker, it's colder at this time of year.
chosen: assistant
rejected: Why is the northern hemisphere winter solstice in December, but late January and early February are always the coldest times of the year?
rejected: user
rejected: assistant