What happens on December 21?
In the northern hemisphere, including Turkey, nights will begin to shorten and days will begin to lengthen starting from December 21 (today).
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The December 21 winter solstice, which falls on the night connecting Thursday to Friday this year, will bring the longest night of the year to Turkey, with Sinop in the north of the country experiencing 15 hours and 6 minutes of darkness.
The shortest night will be experienced in the southern province of Hatay, with 14 hours.
After the longest night is experienced in the northern hemisphere, where Turkey is located, nights will begin to shorten and days will begin to lengthen starting from December 23.