It’s the scientific start to winter in the Northern Hemisphere, when this half of the world tilts away from the sun. Read more about the solstice here: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nyti.ms/2Bn7Vmt&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1672252862918330&usg=AOvVaw3txpfOcm91zwIlv1A26PjW" target="_blank">http://nyti.ms/2Bn7Vmt</a>