Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere 2025
Today is the Winter solstice.On Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 10:03 am we find the astronomical moment when Earth's tilt is farthest from the Sun. Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in a hemisphere.
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There are many cultural celebrations of this event throughout history such as traditions of burning Yule logs and various feasting. Symbolism runs rampant throughout observances of the event. Your shadow at local noon will be the longest it gets all year. The sun appears farthest south in the sky.
I hope you can take a moment to appreciate the cosmic significance of the solstice thoughout human history.
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