The December Solstice Phenomenon Awaited By Many People

The December Solstice phenomenon is a rare phenomenon. Usually people know this phenomenon as the December equinox as the southern solstice. Especially this solstice in December.

This phenomenon will usually appear on the 20th and 22nd day of the Gregorian calendar. The phenomenon of the December equinox is in the southern hemisphere. The December solstice is usually the summer.

In 2020, the western part of Indonesia will experience the solstice in December on the 21st. This phenomenon will be around 17.02 WIB.

December Solstice 2020 phenomenon

If Indonesia experiences this phenomenon on December 21, 2020, then the United States and several other countries in the northern hemisphere will occur during winter. This is a sign of changing seasons.

However, the official dates for the first day of winter vary. The date depends on the climate of the country. It could follow the astronomical season and it could also be meteorological.

December Solstice events when the sun reaches its southernmost declination. Usually it is at the point of -23.4 degrees. So during this winter sun point, the northern hemisphere is at its maximum tilt.

The northern hemisphere is completely at its maximum away from the sun. It is currently the longest day of the year. This means that people in the southern region of Antarctica are heading for the south pole during the December Solstice phenomenon.

They will see the Midnight Sun or Midnight Sun. This means having a longer daytime in 24 hours. This phenomenon only occurs once a year.

The December Solstice is usually due to the tilt of the Earth on its axis. Then there is movement in orbiting around the sun. In this case, the Earth has a position in its orbit.

As a result, the sun remains at the bottom of the Arctic horizon. The sun will shine directly overhead during the day. This thing will be as far south from the sun.

All regions south of the equator have days longer than 12 hours. Meanwhile, all locations that experience the December Solstice phenomenon are north of the equator and have a day length of less than 12 hours.

If anyone lived in the northern hemisphere, it is certain to see the late dawn and early sunset. The bow lowers and the sun crosses the sky every day. The sun will be lower during the day.

The southern hemisphere is opposite to the north. Experiencing early dawn and late dusk. The sun has started to rise and shadows the shortest day of the year.

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Longest Day of the Year

The southern hemisphere recognizes the December Solstice phenomenon as the longest day of the year. The region will experience the December solstice on the 22nd. Countries in this region include Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Many people are waiting for this rare phenomenon because many are curious. In fact, this phenomenon is very unique because it feels a longer day. Usually there will also be other uniqueness that can be seen by the naked eye.

Reportedly this phenomenon will coincide with two planets displaying their beauty. Jupiter and Saturn will appear like double planets. The two planets will be visible after sunset.

This phenomenon is very rare because it is the first time two gas planets will be seen in such a close range. Because these two planets will be visible at a distance of nearly 800 years. This is a surprising phenomenon.

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Mercury

Not only Jupiter and Saturn, Mercury also shows its beauty in the December Solstice phenomenon. This planet will appear very low on the eastern horizon. So that it will be difficult to see by the eye.

This planet seems to disappear towards the back of the sun. Mercury is in conjunction with the sun and will be far from Earth. In fact, this distance was the farthest because it was blocked by the sun.

The sun is in the middle between Earth and Mercury. This is what causes Mercury to appear to disappear from Earth’s view. Later it will appear again after sunset at the end of December.

Those are some information related to the December Solstice phenomenon in 2020. Many people are already waiting for this phenomenon. (R10 / HR Online)

Publisher: Jujang

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