On this day in 2020 - December 21st - the winter solstice occurred at 10:02 UCT.

This is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the North Pole is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun. The southern hemisphere has its longest day and the South Pole is at its maximum tilt towards the Sun.


Mona Evans
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