Winter Solstice
The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
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Ursids Meteor Shower
The Ursids peak just before Christmas with rates of 5-10 meteors per hour during the late morning hours.
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Earth at Perihelion
Earth will be at the closest point in its orbit around the Sun on this date - 91,403,034 miles.