| Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 2025 Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Time of Winter Solstice | 10:03 a.m. EST |
| Astronomical Significance | Shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere |
| Earth's Axial Tilt | Approximately 23.5 degrees |
| Sun's Position | Directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn |
| Daylight Hours | 8-9 hours in many regions |
| Cultural Significance | Linked to ancient monuments (e.g., Stonehenge) and festivals celebrating rebirth |
| Post-Solstice Effect | Gradual increase in daylight hours from December 22 |
| Celestial Observations | Prominent Jupiter, Orion constellation, Sirius star, and Ursid meteor shower peak |
| Solstice Definition | Occurs twice yearly; June Solstice (longest day), December Solstice (shortest day) |
| Equinox Comparison | Differ from equinoxes (March/September) where day and night are nearly equal |
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