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Why does the Winter Solstice occur? Marked as the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice in December unfolds as the North Pole tilts away from the sun. This tilt leads to a reduction in sunlight for the Northern Hemisphere and an increase for the Southern Hemisphere. The celestial phenomenon stems from the tilt of our planet as it revolves around the sun. #WinterSolstice #Astronomy #Space | Museum of Science, Boston