On which date will the December Solstice, also known as Winter Solstice, occur in India in 2023?

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On which date will the December Solstice, also known as Winter Solstice, occur in India in 2023?

A. December 20

B. December 21

C. December 23

D. December 22

The December Solstice, or Winter Solstice, is set to occur in India on December 22, 2023, at around 8:57 AM IST. This marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes of daylight.

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D. December 22

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