As winters intensify in Pakistan, the country is about to witness the longest night of the year, the winter solstice.
A spokesman for the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SPARCO) said in a statement that it will be the longest night for the Northern Hemisphere region, including Pakistan.
The winter solstice falls on December 21 or 22 each year, which varies from country to country, and when the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun, it has the longest night and longest daylight. Fewer hours come.
As a result of this astronomical event, daylight hours decrease and night time extends throughout the hemisphere, including Pakistan.
Sparco explained that the solstice marks the Earth’s orbital motion and tilt, which contributes to seasonal changes.
As the days after the solstice progress, daylight hours will gradually increase.
It is estimated that within two months, an additional hour of sunlight will be noticeable, which will have a positive impact on daily activities and routines, he added.
This celestial event serves as a reminder of Earth’s dynamic relationship with the Sun, which affects both natural and human life on the planet.
However, what accounts for the length of this particular day and night? The answer is simple, the northern half of the Earth is farthest from the sun, making the night the longest of the year. Al Jazeera.
The length of daylight will vary between countries in the hemisphere. London daylight is expected to last just seven hours and 49 minutes. That’s eight hours short of the longest day of the year.
Immediately after the winter solstice ends, each day between June 20 and 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year, will begin to lengthen into summer.
Winter also has cultural values and sentiments for different people around the world. The celebrations have their roots in the day’s supernatural or folkloric significance in ancient times, and for people in ancient times, the winter solstice marked a time of rebirth.