# December Solstice 2028

The Sun reaches its southernmost point overhead, marking the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and coincides almost exactly with a rare total lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve.

**Date:** 2028-12-21
**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, and coincides almost exactly with a rare total lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve.

**Best viewing tip:** Pair this solstice with the December 31, 2028 total lunar eclipse for a memorable end-of-year sky-watching week.

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