Here"s to a great night out or a cozy night in on the longest night of the year! On this day, the Northern Hemisphere, where Canada is located, is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the earliest sunset and the shortest day of the year. Called the December solstice, it marks the official beginning of winter and longer days ahead, giving a nice boost to the festive mood.
December solstice
Today in History
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Banff, Alberta
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A young jaguar on a riverbank, Pantanal, Brazil
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A herd of impalas, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
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‘Only one Earth’
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Eyes on the skies
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A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Happy Canada Day!
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Colourful bathing huts on the beach in Skåne County, Sweden
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA
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Two Atlantic puffins in Elliston
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A city so nice, they made it twice
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Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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Northern gannets, Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Big Bends birthday bash
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Stairway to heaven?
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World Theatre Day
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A smooth landing, feet first
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Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam
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Monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago, Quebec
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Tasmans Arch, Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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World Migratory Bird Day
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Ouimet Canyon in the Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park
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Wahclella Falls, Oregon, USA
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Say hello to these halophytes!
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International Polar Bear Day
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Blood moon
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A very public display of affection
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Staying in the loop
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Happy Pi Day!
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