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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Winter_solsticeWinter solstice - Wikipedia

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   The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern).

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   What is a winter solstice in astrology?

   • In the temperate and polar zones, winter is the cold season. According to the astronomical definition, winter begins with the winter solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's the December solstice; south of the equator, it is the solstice in June. What is a solstice? North America, Europe, most of Asia, Northern Africa

   Winter Solstice – When Is Winter 2024? - timeanddate.com

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   Is winter solstice an annual event?

   • Though the Winter Solstice is an annual event, Earth actually experiences two Winter Solstices each year. One in the Northern Hemisphere, and the other in the Southern Hemisphere. The light from the sun is not evenly distributed across the surface of the Earth.

   When is the Winter Solstice and what happens? | Space

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   Why does the winter solstice always occur on the same day?

   • The date varies because the Gregorian calendar has 365 days, with an extra leap day added in February every four years. In reality, Earth's orbit around the sun takes 365.25 days, NASA reported. Due to this discrepancy, the winter solstice doesn't always occur on the same day.

   Winter solstice: The science behind the shortest day of the year

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   What happens after the summer solstice?

   • Following the Summer Solstice, the days become increasingly shorter, just as the days become longer after the Winter Solstice. During the Summer Solstice, the sun appears at its most northerly in the sky, the Winter Solstice, as mentioned, sees it as its most southerly.

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5. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › winter-solsticeWinter Solstice – When Is Winter 2024? - timeanddate.com

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   Learn about the astronomical and meteorological definitions of winter and the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year. Find out when the winter solstice is in 2024 for both hemispheres and explore winter traditions and folklore.

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7. www.history.com › winter-solsticeWinter Solstice - Date, Definition & Traditions | HISTORY

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   Sep 21, 2017 · Learn about the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, and how different cultures have marked this occasion with feasts, rituals and symbols. Explore the ancient and modern ways of celebrating the winter solstice in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

8. www.britannica.com › science › winter-solsticeWinter solstice | Definition & Diagrams | Britannica

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Learn about the winter solstice, the two moments when the Sun's path in the sky is farthest south or north. Find out how it marks the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year in different hemispheres.

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9. www.livescience.com › winter-solsticeWinter solstice: The science behind the shortest day of the ...

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   Dec 20, 2022 · The winter solstice heralds the astronomical start of winter and marks the day with the fewest hours of daylight for the year. But what's the science behind the shortest day and longest night?

10. www.space.com › winter-solsticeWhen is the Winter Solstice and what happens? | Space

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    Jan 17, 2024 · The Winter Solstice, or the December Solstice, is the point at which the path of the sun in the sky is farthest south. At the Winter Solstice, the sun travels the...

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12. www.astronomy.com › science › why-the-winterWhy the winter solstice is the longest night, and when it ...

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    Dec 22, 2023 · The winter solstice — the exact moment when the Sun appears farthest south in the sky — happens at 4:20 a.m. ET on Dec. 21 in 2024.