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December 21, 2013 12:13 am GMT

8 Enlightening Facts About the Winter Solstice

Winter-solstice

All of the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday will experience the darkest day of the year. Specifically, at 12:11 p.m. ET, we will witness the winter solstice. In the U.S., we'll have just nine hours, 32 minutes of daylight. For many this time of year, that means leaving home and returning from work in darkness.

For those who are not fans of winter, take heart. From here on out, the days will get lighter and lighter. For winter lovers, there's good news also: The coldest temperatures are still to come

See also: Baby, It's Cold Outside: 16 Wintry Scenes From Around the World

Here are a few facts you may have not have known about the winter solstice. Read more...

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