Solstice · December 21, 2026
December solstice
The longest night in the north, the longest day in the south
The longest night of the year in the north, the longest day in the south: Earth's tilted axis at its extreme relative to the Sun.
| Type | Solstice |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21, 2026, 08:50 PM UTC |
| Status | kesin |
| Moment | 21 Dec 20:50 UTC |
| Axial tilt | 23,4° |
| Sun overhead | Tropic of Capricorn |
| In the north | Shortest day |
| In the south | Longest day |
| Bodies involved | Earth, Sun |
| Source | USNO |