Winter Solstice 2013:-
The December solstice happens when the sun reaches south pole at -23.5 degrees and the North Pole is 23.5 degrees away from the sun.According to the Gregorian calendar, the December solstice happens between December 20 and December 23.When it happens all places are in darkness which are above a latitude of 66.5 degrees north and rest of places are get 24 hours of daylight which are below a latitude of 66.5 degrees south.The sun is directly overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere during the December solstice. It also makes the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours for those living south of the equator.All locations south of the equator have day lengths greater than 12 hours at the December solstice. Meanwhile, all locations north of the equator have day lengths less than 12 hours.Those who are living towards the South Pole will see the midnight sun during this time of the year and those who are living towards the North Pole will not be able to see the sun during this time of the year.In the northern hemisphere, the December solstice marks the day of the year with the least hours of daylight.Earth does not move at a fix speed in its elliptical orbit.Therefore the seasons are different of length.The relative location of the Earth's axis to the sun changes during the cycle of seasons. This fact is the reason why the sun’s height above the horizon changes throughout the year. It is also responsible for the seasons through managing the intensity and duration of sunlight received at several different locations around the planet.In ancient times the December solstice has played an important role in the lives of many people.The December solstice is also known as the "summer solstice" in the southern hemisphere. It is the winter solstice only in the northern hemisphere.In Poland the ancient December solstice people involved showing forgiveness and sharing food. It was a tradition that can still be seen in what is known as Gody.In the NE corner of Pakistan and among the Kalash Kafir people,celebrates a seven day celebration takes place in the Winter Solstice.In the Neolithic and Bronze Age, Winter Solstice was a way for people to find the actual time for harvests and sowing of new crops.
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