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Winter Solstice

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The winter solstice is the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its lowest declination of -23.44°, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs around December 21 annually and has been observed as a time of renewal, family gathering, and the symbolic rebirth of light across civilizations.

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December solstice (synonym) southern solstice (synonym) midwinter (synonym) Yule (synonym) hibernal solstice (synonym)
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