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Ah, the longest day of winter - it feels like it’s been dragging on forever! But don’t worry, we’re almost there. Before you know it, spring will be here and the days will start getting longer. In the meantime, let’s make the most of this chilly season and enjoy all that winter has to offer!
What Is The Longest Day In Winter? [Solved]
Well, December 21 is usually the day of the solstice, but not always. Ya see, the solar year – that’s how long it takes for the sun to come back to where we can see it from Earth – doesn’t quite match up with our calendar year. So sometimes it shifts a bit.
Summer Solstice: The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and occurs when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. This usually happens around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.
Shortest Night: On this day, there are more hours of daylight than any other day of the year, making it one of the shortest nights as well.
Winter Solstice: The winter solstice is when days become shorter and nights become longer, usually occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.
Longest Night: On this day, there are fewer hours of daylight than any other day of the year, making it one of longest nights as well.
The longest day of winter is the shortest day of the year! It’s when we get the least amount of daylight, so it can feel like it’s dragging on forever. But don’t worry, after that it’s all uphill from there - literally and figuratively. So hang in there, ‘cause spring is just around the corner!
