Question

Why is 22nd December called as winter solstice?

Answer 1

The tilt of the Earth – not our distance from the sun – is what causes winter and summer. At the December solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning most away from the sun for the year. At the December solstice, Earth is positioned in its orbit so that the sun stays below the North Pole horizon.......

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Sunday 22 December marks the Winter solstice across the northern hemisphere. The date is the 24-hour period with the fewest hours of daylight in the year, which is why it is known as the shortest day and longest night. Unlike the Summer solstice - which has the most daylight and the longest day with the shortest night of the year.