"The 2020 December solstice will happen on December 21. It’s when the sun will reach its southernmost point in our sky for this year. This solstice marks the beginning of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere, and the start of the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere." -EarthSky

"Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures, and has been marked by festivals and rituals. It marked the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days." -Wikipedia. 

 

 

 

Date and Time: 
Monday, December 21, 2020 - 12:00am