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 not so 'wicked' path from 'The Wizard of Oz' to the moon landing2Black Friday Bargain: The best Sony camera for astrophotography is over $930 cheaper3'There are lots of mysteries in our backyard': Revised solar system chemistry explains long-standing puzzles4Did NASA's Perseverance rover find organics on Mars? These scientists aren't so sure5ISS fires thrusters to dodge hunk of space junk
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.