Watch: 2023 Winter Solstice Sunset and How the Sun Travels Across the Sky Explained

December 21st, is the shortest day, and longest night of the year. The sun sets deep into the SW sky at 239° at 4:39 PM. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM.
Total daylight is only 9 hours and 16 minutes. Total nighttime is 14 hours 44 minutes.
Let's compare this day to the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice!

[@Twobarpsi]

December 21st, is the shortest day, and longest night of the year. The sun sets deep into the SW sky at 239° at 4:39 PM. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM.
Total daylight is only 9 hours and 16 minutes. Total nighttime is 14 hours 44 minutes.
Let's compare this day to the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice!

[@desert-walker]

My head hurts. That’s too complicated for me.😊

[@Twobarpsi]

Haha, yes it was rather long, but most people have no idea the sun even moves. I know you would notice, being hiking almost every day. Hopefully those pictures and explanation will get someone interested in noticing this phenomenon.