Winter Solstice 2024 Southern Hemisphere Map. During the 2024 southern hemisphere flu season, most countries experienced similar levels of flu activity compared to trends observed in prior seasons. At the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the south pole is tilted away from the sun, whereas at the summer solstice, the south pole is tilted toward the sun.
The winter solstice marks the yearโs longest night and shortest day. The time of fall is different for different parts of the world.