# December Solstice 2027

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

**Date:** 2027-12-22
**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:** Combine a solstice-night stargazing trip with the Ursids meteor shower peaking the same week.

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