When is the longest night? Which province will experience it, how many hours does it last? What is December 21? Will the days get longer?

December 21, one of the most notable dates of the winter season, is known as the longest night of the year and the winter solstice. This special date, when nights are at their longest and days are at their shortest in the Northern Hemisphere, attracts great attention every year due to its place in the cycle of the seasons. At the same time, the rhythm of nature changes from this date onwards as days begin to lengthen and nights begin to shorten. So, when is the longest night? Which province will experience it, and how many hours does it last? What is December 21? Will the days get longer? Here is everything you need to know about the longest night...

WHEN IS THE LONGEST NIGHT?

The longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on December 21 every year. This date marks the day when the sun's rays hit the Tropic of Capricorn at a right angle and is called the winter solstice. From December 21 onwards, nights begin to shorten and days begin to lengthen. This astronomical event is of great importance both in terms of the cycle of nature and the beginning of the seasons.

WHAT IS DECEMBER 21?

December 21 is the date when the sun's rays hit the Tropic of Capricorn at a right angle and is accepted as the beginning of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is considered the beginning of the summer season. On this date, while the longest night is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere. This date is also notable for the fact that the Arctic Circle experiences 24 hours of night, while the Antarctic Circle experiences 24 hours of daylight.

WILL THE DAYS GET LONGER?

After December 21, days begin to lengthen in the Northern Hemisphere, and this process continues until the summer solstice. On June 21, days reach their maximum length and then begin to shorten. In the Southern Hemisphere, days begin to shorten from December 21 onwards. This change is caused by the sun's angular movements over the Earth and is one of the fundamental elements determining the cycle of the seasons.

WHAT DOES SOLSTICE MEAN?

A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the sun's rays hit the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn at a right angle. This event determines the beginnings of the seasons and creates different effects between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The December 21 solstice is accepted as the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

WHERE ARE THE LONGEST NIGHT AND DAY EXPERIENCED IN TURKEY?

On December 21, nights last longer in the northern parts of Turkey, while the duration of daylight is longer in the southern parts. In our country, on this date, the longest night is experienced in Sinop, and the longest day is experienced in Hatay. This difference stems from Turkey's geographical location extending from north to south.