We all know that in India, the days are short and nights are long during the winter season. But if we tell you that there is a day in the last month of the year i.e., December when there is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Know the date, timings and more.
Winter Solstice is an astronomical event with a rich history and cultural significance. It marks the official start of winter and brings along the shortest day of the year.
The winter solstice occurs during the hemisphere's winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (usually December 21 or 22) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (usually June 20 or 21).
Marking the beginning of festivals and rituals, the winter solstice, also known as the hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
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