Winter Solstice Date & Time 2022
| Winter Solstice Date | Thursday, 22 December, 2022 |
| Winter Solstice Timing | 3:18 IST (New Delhi) |
Winter Solstice Significance
Astronomically, Winter Solstice marks the beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s a time when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky and the nights are at their longest. So why is the Winter Solstice so important? For many people, it’s a time to celebrate new beginnings, hope, and light.
For pagans and Wiccans, the Winter Solstice is one of the most important holidays of the year. It’s a time to celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the end of darkness. Many pagans believe that this is a time when energy is at its peak and magic is at its strongest.
For Christians, the Winter Solstice is also an important holiday. It marks the beginning of Christ’s ministry on Earth. Christ was born on December 25th, which falls on or around the Winter Solstice.
Winter Solstice Occurs Twice – December and June
The winter solstice occurs when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. This happens in December in the Northern Hemisphere and in June in the Southern Hemisphere. The word solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, which means “sun standing still.” On this day, the sun appears to stand still in the sky before moving back northward. The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It has been celebrated since ancient times and is still a significant day for many people around the world.
Winter Solstice FAQs
- When is ?
Winter Solstice 2022, the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Thursday, 22 December, 2022. This marks the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. Astronomical, December 22 will be the shortest day of this year. - What is the astronomical significance of Winter Solstice?
Astronomically, Winter Solstice marks the beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights. Winter Solstice occurs twice in a year – June and December. Winter Solstice June occurs in Southern Hemisphere of earth covering – Australia, New Zealand, South America, southern Africa. Winter Solstice December occurs in Northern Hemisphere of earth covering – North America, Europe, most of Asia, and Northern Africa. - What is the solstice?
A solstice is an time or date at which the Sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days. Annually, the earth witnessess two solstices, around 21 June and 22 December. The winter solstice occurs in December 22, marking the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. The summer solstice occurs in June 21 marking the beginning beginning of the astronomical summer. - How do people celebrate Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice celebration include spending time with loved ones, feasting, singing, dancing, and fire shows. For Pagans, Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, marks new beginnings, rebirth, transformation, and creativity. - How long is winter in India?
Winter in India is approximately 3 months long – December to February. Astronomically, winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the winter solstice i.e. December 22 and ends on the spring equinox i.e. around March 21.