Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Winter Solstice "In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is day of the year (near December 22) when the Sun is farthest south. ... The winter solstice marks the first day of the season of winter." This site provides an explanation of when the solstice occurs, including an animated clip showing the tilt of the Earth's equatorial plane relative to the Sun. The author is a scientist with advanced degrees in physics and planetary science. http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/WinterSolstice.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *