What’s so Special About the Winter Solstices 2021?
Across history, nations throughout the world have been holding festivities to mark the start of the winter. The first day of the winter season or the shortest day of the year is known as the winter solstice. There are a number of beliefs around solstices that make them unique. According to many cultures, the astronomical phenomenon marks the rebirth of the Sun. Continue reading to learn more fascinating facts about the astronomical phenomenon. What Are Solstices? Astronomical seasons start with the position of the Sun and the earth. The winter solstice occurs in the month of December between the dates 20th and 23rd. It is the time when the earth’s semi-axis tilts away from our Sun. This winter solstice happens when the northern hemisphere tilts away from the Sun the most. Again, between the months of June and July, the solstice occurs in the southern hemisphere, known as the summer solstice. When one hemisphere goes through the winter solstice, the other one experiences the summer...