"Jupiter and the Longest Night: Winter Solstice 2023"

The winter solstice, which falls on December 21st, marks the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours for those in the Northern Hemisphere. This occurs because the Earth is tilted away from the sun during this time. After the solstice, each day will gradually bring more daylight until the summer solstice in June. The winter solstice is considered the first day of winter and has been recognized by ancient civilizations for thousands of years.