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Today marks the #WinterSolstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and the longest night of the year there. On the 23rd the Moon is new, meaning it doesn't appear in the night sky to outshine the stars. It's a good time for skywatching if you have clear skies. solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatchi…
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NASA Skywatching Home

What’s visible in the night sky? Get skywatching tips and resources from NASA.
NASA Solar System Exploration
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It’s going to be a long night.

In the Northern Hemisphere, that is. Tonight is the #WinterSolstice, which occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3vbLGJY
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Behold a Winter Solstice

The Earth's solstices come twice a year. For the Northern Hemisphere, this year's winter solstice happens on Dec. 21.
Yvette Smith (NASA)
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Today is the #WinterSolstice, aka the official start of astronomical winter! ❄️

We’re celebrating with some snowy and solst-icy 🧊 photos taken from the @Space_Station.

See more: go.nasa.gov/3PLxj8l
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Collection - Winter from the International Space Station

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