Winter Solstice 2020

Monday, 21 December 2020

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 2020?
Winter Solstice 2020 is on Monday, 21 December 2020.
What day of the week is Winter Solstice 2020?
It falls on Monday.
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.