Today is the Winter Solstice. Greenwich say it occurs at 3:59pm on 21st December in the UK
Today is the shortest day, lasting 7 hours 49 minutes and 42 seconds in London. (8 hours 48 minutes and 38 seconds shorter than the longest day)
For more information visit http://www.rmg.co.uk. (Royal museums Greenwich)
For many cultures the winter Solstice is an important event. However, for many, including me, it marks the time, the days start to get a little longer. I don’t think you really start to notice this until late January. But inevitably time marches on.
steve butterfield 