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Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Libra, the winter solstice will mark a "pivotal period in your twelve-month cycle." Thomas explains that this time "will encourage you to reflect on your past, heritage, and traditions.

The winter solstice occurs because of the Earth's tilt as it rotates around the sun. When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the nights last longer.

Yes! After the solstice, every day will have a little more sunlight than the one before. By the time we reach the summer solstice on June 20, 2025, it will be the longest day of the year.

What the winter solstice really means The Earth’s poles do not sit directly north and south. Instead, the Earth sits at a constant tilt of about 23.5° off a vertical axis.