Every year,WNYC broadcasts the Winter Solstice concert assign on by sax player and environmental activist Paul Winter, his ensemble, and musical guests from around the world. Its a musical journey through the longest night of the year,at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. This year’s broadcast occurs during the exact moment of the Winter Solstice — this year, at 11:49pm in the Eastern time zone. But what does the term “winter solstice” actually mean? And what is happening in the skies?It all comes down to one number: 23.5.
Source: wnyc.org