December Solstice

The December solstice (the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere), occurs around December 21 or 22 each year. It marks the point when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun and the other pole has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. The December solstice is a significant astronomical event that affects daylight hours and has deep cultural and seasonal importance worldwide.