The December solstice occurs when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.
During the winter solstice, one can observe that one's shadow is the longest because of the sun's low position in the sky, and it causes sunset to occur earlier.
Ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice by building significant structures like Stonehenge in England, where the setting sun aligns with its pillars.
The winter solstice arrives on December 21, officially marking the beginning of winter and signaling brighter and warmer days ahead, despite the current cold and darkness.
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