Here"s to a great night out or a cosy night in on the longest night of the year! On this day, the Northern Hemisphere, where the United Kingdom is located, is tilted the 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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A flashy, frigid waterfowl
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Black bear cub emerges into spring
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Small but mighty
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A deadly coast
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A view that’s out of this world
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Almond trees in full bloom, California, USA
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Like paint on a canvas
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Looking sharp
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A painters palette of natures hues
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Beauty beyond imagination
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South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Wales
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Taking the long view
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The road less taken?
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Go fly a kite!
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A vibrant, sun-drenched island
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All going swimmingly
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Red lechwe, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
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Wind powered ice racing
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Ring of fire solar eclipse
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Staying in the loop
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A shallow sea
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Underwater underground
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In fine feather
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A beacon in the golden light
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Remember, remember…
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International Zebra Day
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Rainbow reflection
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The animal kingdoms great migration