December Solstice in Liberia ― Date, History, and Details

December Solstice in Liberia

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History of December Solstice in Liberia and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

In Liberia, the December solstice occurs when the sun is directly overhead at noon at the Cape Palmas Observatory. This happens on December 21 or 22 each year. At this time, the sun’s rays are perpendicular to the Earth’s surface, providing the longest day and shortest night of the year. The December solstice marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.