21/12/2021
The winter solstice occurs in December (12/21/2021). In the Northern Hemisphere, it makes the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours. At this time, the North Pole is pointing away from the Sun, making it winter in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
The shortest day lasts for 7 hours 49 minutes and 41 seconds in London, UK. This day is 8 hour, 49 minutes shorter than the June Solstice. Learn more > https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/summer-solstice