On what day does Winter Solstice occur? I have heard of this from my mother's family but never knew what day it actually came on.
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2007-12-22 00:41:33 · 10 answers · asked by wonderwoman2672 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Winter Solstice occurs on either Dec. 22 or Dec. 21, depending on the year. This year, it happens TODAY Dec. 22. Next year it will be on Dec. 21.
2007-12-22 00:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by pink_tiarra 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on or about December 21st each year. This is the start of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and it is also the day with the shortest amount of time between sunrise and sunset. This occurs because of the combination of the tilt of the earth's access, and the orbit of the earth around the sun. After the Winter Solstice, days in the Northern Hemisphere start to become longer (i.e., longer time between sunrise and sunset), and continue to do so until the first day of summer (the summer solstice).
2007-12-22 01:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Charles F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the official beginning of winter. The sun is at its lowest in our sky because the North Pole of our tilted planet is pointing away from it.
it is on Dec. 22 2007
2007-12-22 02:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by lyteskyn1974 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always occurs on either December 21 or 22.
2007-12-22 00:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Hill Topper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Wikipedia it is different for the northern and southern hemispheres. Northern Hemisphere this year is December 22nd, next year it's December 21st.
So enjoy the day"today" it's a short one
2007-12-22 01:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by janey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the Western Hemisphere it is always on December 21st but in the Eastern Hemisphere it is the 22nd
2007-12-22 04:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by ankheera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS the world turns to the west, every 3 months a newer lighter day will show.
The cycle of life, Born,live,dies, and resurrection.
2007-12-22 00:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its the 21st this year. Happy Yule and remember winter is the true reason for the season.
2007-12-22 00:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yesterday....
2007-12-22 00:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by wildfire6460 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it was yesterday.
2007-12-22 00:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋