Winter Solstice Is Here

December 21, 2021 by Team Journey North

Today is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. What are some ways these short days affect the world around you? Report your daylight length to Journey North.

As we pass the solstice, we all look forward to longer and brighter days ahead. Photo: Cathleen in Fairfield, PA

What to Report

  • Report your daylight length for December 21, 2021.

How to Report your Day Length (Photoperiod)

Step 1: Look up your sunrise/sunset for December 21.

Step 2: Calculate the length of time between sunrise and sunset. 

Step 3: Report your daylight length for December 21.

Step 4: Explore the Daylight map and compare your part of the world with other locations as the Earth revolves around the Sun.

How to Participate

Report on the 20th of every month, and on each equinox and solstice. Track changes in daylight over the course of the year on the daylight map. Explore how day length changes in your part of the world as the Earth revolves around the Sun. Share and compare seasonal observations with people around the globe.