𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐍! The sun can be seen setting through Baile Oakes' interactive wood sculpture entitled "Gestation III," 1991, marking the winter #solstice eve at Palisades Park, #SantaMonica on Sunday, December 20, 2020. During the 3 days of the winter solstice, the Sun sets exactly in the middle of the sculptures' opening. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The sun appears at its lowest point in the sky, following the winter solstice, the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter.