This year, the December Solstice (or Winter Solstice for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere!) occurs on December 21 at 23:03 UTC (18:03 EST / 15:03 PST).
However, if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, this means that the Sun will be at its northernmost point, and the day where one would experience the most daylight.
For more information on this Solstice, check out EarthSky's dedicated December Solstice page.
The Sun will be in its southernmost position in the sky for the year as viewed by folks in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning that it is will also be the day with the shortest amount of sunlight.
However, if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, this means that the Sun will be at its northernmost point, and the day where one would experience the most daylight.
For more information on this Solstice, check out EarthSky's dedicated December Solstice page.
Date: Sunday, 12/21/2014
