Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice 2023: Unveiling the shortest day

NEW DELHI: On December 22, the Northern Hemisphere observes the Winter Solstice, heralding the official commencement of winter and marking the shortest day of the year. This astronomical event, also known as the ‘hiemal solstice’ or ‘hibernal solstice,’ occurs when the Earth’s axial tilt reaches its maximum at 23.5 degrees away from the sun. At […]