Winter Solstice: What It Is and Why It Occurs

Which day of the year is daylight the shortest

The winter solstice

The day of the year with the shortest daylight is known as the winter solstice. It usually occurs on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20th or 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. The winter solstice marks the day when the Earth’s tilt on its axis is at its maximum angle away from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness. It’s worth noting that the term solstice comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still) because, during this period, the sun seems to stand still in its path before reversing direction.

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