What is special about the 21st of December?
What is special about the 21st of December?
At 6:12 a.m. EST on Friday (Dec. 21), the sun will reach a point where it will appear to shine farthest to the south of the equator, over the Tropic of Capricorn, thus marking the moment of the winter solstice — the beginning of winter.
What day is December 21s?
Winter Solstice Dates
| Year | Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Tuesday, December 21, at 10:59 A.M. EST |
| 2022 | Wednesday, December 21, at 4:48 P.M. EST |
| 2023 | Thursday, December 21, at 10:27 A.M. EST |
| 2024 | Saturday, December 21, at 4:19 A.M. EST |
Is December 21 the shortest day?
The winter solstice, which marks the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year, happens on Dec. 21, 2021.
What national day is December 21st 2021?
NATIONAL FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP DAY – December 21.
Is December 21 the longest day of the year?
This year, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21, at 10:59 EST. But even though there’s less perceivable daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice actually marks the longest day of the year in terms of the Earth’s rotation on its axis, according to NASA.
What holiday is on 21st?
Presidents’ Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 21 |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 21 |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 21 |
| 2022 | Fri | Nov 25 |
Is December 21 actually the shortest day of the year?
This Tuesday, December 21, is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning it’s the shortest day of the year. It’s not the earliest sunset (that was a couple of weeks ago) or the latest sunrise (that’s in early January), but it’s the day with the fewest hours between sunrise and sunset.
