December Solstice in Libya ― Date, History, and Details
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History of December Solstice in Libya and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
The December solstice occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky, at 23.5 degrees south of the equator. This happens on December 21st or 22nd each year in the Northern Hemisphere, and June 20th or 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.
In Libya, the December solstice marks the beginning of winter. The sun rises later and sets earlier on this day than any other day of the year. For people in the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice is the shortest day of the year.