Northern lights seen in Alberta, Canada

❄️ Today is the winter solstice in parts of the Northern Hemisphere! ❄️ We experience seasons because Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun. The winter solstice occurs when a hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun, while the summer solstice occurs when it’s tilted the most towards the Sun. ❄️ Because we’re angled away from the Sun, on the winter solstice we get the fewest hours of daylight of the year. ❄️The actual moment of the winter solstice was this morning at 3.27am GMT.

Why does the Winter Solstice occur? Marked as the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice in December unfolds as the North Pole tilts away from the sun. This tilt leads to a reduction in sunlight for the Northern Hemisphere and an increase for the Southern Hemisphere. The celestial phenomenon stems from the tilt of our planet as it revolves around the sun. #WinterSolstice #Astronomy #Space | Museum of Science, Boston

Welcome to winter Northern... - NOAA Science On a Sphere

❄️ Happy winter solstice, everyone! ❄️ Today marks a special moment in our calendar - the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Yes, it's officially the start of winter! ⛄️ While the temperatures might be playing tricks on us, and it feels a bit warmer than usual, let's embrace the magic of this seasonal shift. Remember, from here on out, the days will gradually get longer, bringing more light into our lives. So let's light up our spirits and spread warmth an