The winter solstice takes place when the Earth’s tilt is the furthest away from the sun. Typically, it takes place between Dec. 20 and Dec. 23 in the Northern Hemisphere. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our website and social media: https://www.wate.com/ http://www.facebook.com/wate6onyourside http://twitter.com/6news http://instagram.com/wate6onyourside