Winter Solstice 2020: What Does It Mean? When & Why Does It Happen? All You Need To Know
It's Winter Solstice on December 21. Traditionally Winter Solstice marks the beginning of Christmas and New Year celebrations worldwide. Winter Solstice is that day of the year when we see fewest hours of daylight. After Winter Solstice, days start becoming longer and nights shorter for people in the Northern Hemisphere and it's just the reverse in the Southern Hemisphere. Countries and cultures have unique ways of celebrating Winter Solstice. This year, the day is special as it coincides with a stunning celestial event - the 'Great Conjunction' of the Jupiter and Saturn, happening after nearly 400 years. The word 'solstice' is derived from a Latin word meaning the 'stalled sun. Both Summer & Winter Solstices are astronomical events marking the movement of the Sun and change in the duration of day and night time. Watch the video to know more.
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