What happens in winter solstice?
At the winter solstice the Sun travels the shortest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the least daylight and the longest night. (See also solstice.) When the winter solstice happens in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted about 23.4° (23°27′) away from the Sun.
What are 3 facts about winter solstice?
Besides this, there are many other interesting Winter Solstice facts you should know.
Winter Solstice is not always the same day. …
Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. …
Polar night occurs in the whole Arctic Circle.