Winter Solstice Observed

Scores of hikers, community members and astronomy buffs joined Councilmember LaBonge at the Griffith Observatory last night to view a spectacular sunset on the Winter Solstice.
Dr. Laura Danly of the Observatory explained that, during the recent $93 million observatory restoration project, the planners placed seven stone and bronze rays on the lower West Observation Terrace. Each line points toward a notable sunset or moonset position on the horizon, including the point where the sun sets on the winter solstice.
Councilmember LaBonge lined the crowd up around that line after her brief presentation.
December 21st is the shortest day of the year. From this day forward, the hours of sunlight each day begin to increase again.