The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere.
Also called: Midwinter; the Shortest Day; the Longest Night
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RY 2-01-2023
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