Winter Solstice celebrated with music on Staten Island

The world won't end on December 21, but the 2012 winter solstice is still on the astronomical calendar. On Friday at 6:12 a.m. (EST), Earth's north pole will be at its maximum tilt away from the sun, marking the official start of winter and shortest

Click through to see photos of Winter Solstice celebrations: In 2012, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Dec. 21, 2012 at 6:12 a.m..

From pop to opera, virtually every music genre will be represented at the Winter Solstice Music Festival 2012 at Snug Harbor on Friday.

From pop to opera, virtually every music genre will be represented at the Winter Solstice Music Festival 2012 at Snug Harbor on Friday.

Click through to see photos of Winter Solstice celebrations: In 2012, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Dec. 21, 2012 at 6:12 a.m..