Today, December 21, is Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically. Each day after the solstice, we get one minute more of sunlight. It doesn’t sound like much, but after just two ... Learn why December 21 marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. Explore the science, significance, and cultural traditions behind this celestial event! The shortest day of the year is commonly associated with the latest sunrise and earliest sunset of the year. However, in most locations, the earliest sunset happens a few days before the solstice, while the latest sunrise occurs some days after it. Find out when and where the Winter Solstice occurs in India in 2025 and how long the shortest day of the year is. Learn about the causes, effects and dates of the solstice and the seasonal lag.
