# December Solstice 2026

The Sun reaches its southernmost point overhead, marking the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

**Date:** 2026-12-21
**Type:** season
**Visibility:** Visible everywhere in the US and Canada as the shortest day of the year (winter solstice) north of the equator.
The Sun reaches its southernmost point overhead, marking the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

**Best viewing tip:** A long, dark night around the solstice is a good excuse to pair it with the Ursids meteor shower the next day.

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