Tim WallSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Tim Wall Earth's Extreme Tilt Marks the Winter Solstice By Tim Wall published 21 December 15 Tonight the sun will be directly overhead at 23.5 degrees south latitude, and the Earth's axial tilt will be as far from the sun as possible. Earth Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1The best Disney-era Star Wars spaceships 2Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military3Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 monocular4When you wish upon a star, is it already dead? An astronomer crunches the numbers5First look at space shuttle, Mission Control 2025 dollar coins from US Mint
Earth's Extreme Tilt Marks the Winter Solstice By Tim Wall published 21 December 15 Tonight the sun will be directly overhead at 23.5 degrees south latitude, and the Earth's axial tilt will be as far from the sun as possible.