The latest Google Doodle shows a hedgehog walking through a snowy scene. This is to mark the astronomical beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
While December 21 sees the transition from fall to winter in the U.S, over on the other side of the globe the situation is very different. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, the day actually marks the beginning of summer.
This is because, when the North Pole tilts away from the sun, the South Pole is conversely angled towards it. As such, regions like Australia, New Zealand, South America and the southernmost parts of Africa are all about to experience their longest day of the year. If you want a more in-depth explanation of the summer and winter solstices and how they are celebrated around the world,If you click on Tuesday's Google Doodle, it will take you through to an answer box that informs you that winter begins on December 21 and runs up until March 20. While this is true for astronomers, it is worth noting that many organizations, like the U.K.'s weather forecasting Met Office, classify the start of winter as December 1 instead .
Image shows a wintery scene in Central Park, on February 21, 2021. The December 21 Google Doodle is also featured in the image, as this marks the official beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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