WATCH: Five facts about the winter solstice

By The Newsroom
Published 20th Dec 2016, 15:10 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:11 BST
Winter solstice at StonehengeWinter solstice at Stonehenge
Winter solstice at Stonehenge
The winter solstice takes place on December 21 - the shortest day in the northern hemisphere.

A Press Association video shows five facts about the day.