The December solstice occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.5 degrees. In other words, it is when the North Pole is tilted 23.5 degrees away from the sun. To our southern hemisphere friends hope you are happy to see the “summer solstice!” It is the winter solstice only in the northern hemisphere.Either way-Hurrah for … Continue reading "Winter Solstice, 12-21-12, and the Last weekend of The Market!"