Things can only get brighter after tomorrow: Five facts about the winter solstice

By The Newsroom
Published 20th Dec 2016, 15:00 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:12 BST
Winter solstice at StonehengeWinter solstice at Stonehenge
Winter solstice at Stonehenge
The winter solstice takes place tomorrow (Wednesday December 21) - the shortest day in the northern hemisphere.

Things will quite literally start to get brighter after tomorrow with the days gradually getting longer as we head into a new year. Here are five facts about the winter solstice: