Muscat: The Winter Solstice will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 1:21 PM Oman time. This celestial event signifies the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the commencement of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
During this solstice, the sun is observed at its furthest southern position over the Tropic of Capricorn.
Currently, the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing a notable decrease in temperatures, with reports of frost on certain mountain summits. The Civil Aviation Authority has recorded the following minimum temperatures:
Jabal Shams: 2°C
Saiq: 4°C
Uanqul: 11°C
Jebel Al Qamar: 10°C
Qairoun Hairiti: 10°C
