December Solstice
Sun at its southernmost — longest night north
- Tradition
- Astronomical
- Next observed
- December 22, 1970
What It Is
The Sun stands still at its greatest southern declination and begins its return. Nearly every tradition marks this moment with light.
How to Observe It
Keep a candle lit tonight for what you want to see reborn with the returning Sun.
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