The December solstice happens at the same instant for all of us, everywhere on Earth. This year the solstice occurs on Wednesday December 21st at 10:44 GMT (Universal time).
The winter solstice happens every year when the Sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.5 degrees. In other words, when the North Pole is tilted furthest – 23.5 degrees – away from the Sun, delivering the fewest hours of sunlight of the year.
The Winter Solstice is the most important day of the year at Stonehenge and a truly magical time to be there. It's an ad hoc celebration that brings together England's New Age Tribes (neo-druids, neo-pagans, Wiccans) with ordinary families, tourists, travelers and party people - 100's of them!
For many the impulse to arrive at Stonehenge in time for the Solstice is a little like all those people drawn to the strange rock in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It's akin to a spiritual experience. Anyone who has witnessed the crowd become silent as the sky begins to brighten can attest to that.
Do you have a strange urge,are you feeling drawn to do something a little strange tomorrow.
Well can you believe it,the winter solstice is nearly here,another exciting day,when you can let your hair down.
Do a little dance perhaps,dress up or visit Stonehenge even and really celebrate.
Everything you need to know,including video.
And a countdown clock.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/0/winter-solstice-2016-shortest-day-year-time/