Winter Solstice 1961

Friday, 22 December 1961

Winter Solstice marks the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost position in the sky, producing the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Also known as

  • December Solstice

Frequently asked questions

When is Winter Solstice 1961?
Winter Solstice 1961 is on Friday, 22 December 1961.
What day of the week is Winter Solstice 1961?
It falls on Friday.
How is Winter Solstice calculated?
This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky each year.