In 2023, it will happen on December 22, at 03:28 GMT (December 21, at 10:28 p.m. EST). It will be the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere; the Southern Hemisphere, on the contrary, will experience the greatest amount of sunlight and the longest day of the year. We prepared a fun and educational quiz about equinoxes and solstices for you.
The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 01:37 UTC. This is also the third of four supermoons for 2023. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual.
A solar calendar used in India
The Indian national calendar
Sometimes called the Shaka calendar or Śaka calendar
Is a solar calendar that is used alongside the Gregorian calendar by The Gazette of India
In news broadcasts by All India Radio
And in calendars and official communications issued by the Government of India. Śaka Samvat is generally 78 years behind the Gregorian Calendar
Except from January to March
When it is behind by 79 years.
