When Is the Winter Solstice 2023?
The Longest Night of the Year
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The winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, occurs when the Sun is at its greatest distance below the celestial equator. This astronomical event marks the official beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and is a time of celebration and reflection in many cultures around the world.
In 2023, the winter solstice will fall on Friday, December 22nd, at 4:28 AM Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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