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Winter Solstice 2023: All you need to know about shortest day of the year

The winter solstice will be observed in India on Friday at approximately 8:57 am.

Published on: Dec 22, 2023 10:47 AM IST

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Winter Solstice, observed today on December 22, is known as the "first day of winter" in the Northern Hemisphere. Also referred to as 'hiemal solstice' or 'hibernal solstice,' it marks the shortest day of the year in this hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know about this significant day.  (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:47 AM

Winter Solstice, observed today on December 22, is known as the "first day of winter" in the Northern Hemisphere. Also referred to as 'hiemal solstice' or 'hibernal solstice,' it marks the shortest day of the year in this hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know about this significant day. (REUTERS)

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The solstice will commence at 4:44 pm GMT on December 22, when the Earth is at its maximum tilt, 23.5 degrees, away from the sun.  (REUTERS)

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The solstice will commence at 4:44 pm GMT on December 22, when the Earth is at its maximum tilt, 23.5 degrees, away from the sun. (REUTERS)

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On the shortest day, the sunrise was predicted at 7:10 am, and the sunset is expected to take place at 5:29 pm.  (AFP)

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On the shortest day, the sunrise was predicted at 7:10 am, and the sunset is expected to take place at 5:29 pm. (AFP)

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The solstice occurs when the sun reaches its lowest or highest point in the sky during the year due to the Earth's axis tilting toward or away from the sun.  (REUTERS)

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The solstice occurs when the sun reaches its lowest or highest point in the sky during the year due to the Earth's axis tilting toward or away from the sun. (REUTERS)

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A solstice occurs twice a year, once in summer and again in winter.  (REUTERS)

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A solstice occurs twice a year, once in summer and again in winter. (REUTERS)

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The word "solstice" derives from 'sol,' the Latin word for sun, and 'sistere,' which means "to come to a stop or make stand."  (REUTERS)

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The word "solstice" derives from 'sol,' the Latin word for sun, and 'sistere,' which means "to come to a stop or make stand." (REUTERS)

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December’s winter solstice is when the northern half of the Earth is tilted furthest away from the sun, marking the "astronomical" first day of winter.  (Unsplash)

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December’s winter solstice is when the northern half of the Earth is tilted furthest away from the sun, marking the "astronomical" first day of winter. (Unsplash)

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Following the winter solstice, each day in the northern hemisphere will gradually grow longer until the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year, occurring between June 20 and 22.  (Representative Image (Unsplash))

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Following the winter solstice, each day in the northern hemisphere will gradually grow longer until the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year, occurring between June 20 and 22. (Representative Image (Unsplash))

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