When Is the Southern Hemisphere Winter Solstice?

winter solstice, also called hibernal solstice, the two moments during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest south in the Northern Hemisphere (December 21 or 22) and farthest north in the Southern Hemisphere (June 20 or 21).

What is the winter solstice and when will it occur in the Southern Hemisphere?

What is the First Day of Winter in the Southern Hemisphere? In 2021, Winter Solstice i.e the first day of winter as well as the shortest day of the year in Australia (southern hemisphere) will occur on Monday, June 21, at sharp 13:32 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Is the winter solstice the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere?

During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice—which always falls around June 21—the Southern Hemisphere gets its winter solstice. Likewise, during the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice—which falls around December 22—the Southern Hemisphere gets its summer solstice.