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Winter Solstice

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Dec 21, 202566.5%Dec 21, 2026
History & Background

About this event

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when the North Pole is tilted furthest from the Sun.

Fascinating Trivia

Interesting facts about Winter Solstice

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At the 5,000-year-old Newgrange monument in Ireland, the rising solstice sun dramatically illuminates the inner burial chamber for 17 minutes.

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Ancient Roman Saturnalia and pagan Yule festivals celebrated the winter solstice as the symbolic rebirth of the Sun.

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Locations inside the Arctic Circle experience the Polar Night, with weeks of continuous darkness.

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Immediately after the winter solstice, daylight begins expanding by several minutes each day.

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At the South Pole, the December solstice marks their longest day and the peak of the Antarctic summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions & Answers

The Winter Solstice occurs precisely on December 21, 2026, at 20:50:00 UTC.

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