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 Winter solstice

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and it marks the beginning of winter. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted farthest away from the sun, causing the sun to appear at its lowest point in the sky. This results in fewer hours of daylight and longer periods of darkness.


The winter solstice typically falls on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the opposite of the summer solstice, which is the longest day and shortest night of the year.


Many cultures around the world have long celebrated the winter solstice as a time of renewal and a new beginning. In ancient times, people would mark the occasion with rituals and festivals to honor the sun and to ask for its return. Today, the winter solstice is still celebrated in many parts of the world, often with traditions such as lighting bonfires, decorating with evergreens, and exchanging gifts.

Below are some examples of when 21:48 UTC will be for various local times in places around the world. Because of time zone differences, the vast bulk of Asia will mark the winter solstice on Thursday, December 22.


• Tokyo: 6:48 a.m. Thursday

• Hanoi, Vietnam: 4:48 a.m. Thursday

• New Delhi: 3:18 a.m. Thursday

• Istanbul: 12:48 a.m. Thursday

• Jerusalem: 11:48 p.m. Wednesday

• Copenhagen, Denmark: 10:48 p.m. Wednesday

• Charlotte, North Carolina: 4:48 p.m. Wednesday

• Winnipeg, Manitoba: 3:48 p.m. Wednesday

• San Francisco: 1:48 p.m. Wednesday

• Honolulu: 11:48 a.m. Wednesday

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