The winter solstice marks the first day of winter on the astronomical calendar. Dec. 21 will be the unofficial first day of winter and it will also be the shortest day of the year. The first day of ...

NORFOLK, Va. — As 2025 draws to a close, the next solstice nears. On Sunday, December 21, at 10:30 Eastern Time, the winter solstice will occur, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The shortest day of the year and longest night of the year is coming. The winter solstice, which also marks the first day of astronomical winter, is the day with the fewest hours of daylight ...

The winter solstice happens Saturday, Dec. 21, and it's the official start to astronomical winter. On this day, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, your shadow is the longest and daylight is ...

The winter solstice, a phenomenon revered by ancient civilisations, continues to hold profound significance today as it heralds the official start of winter. This annual event marks the shortest day ...

Temperatures might not feel like it, but winter is officially here — and on the bright side, our days are about to start getting longer again. The first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice, ...

For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. During the winter solstice, the sun will be at its lowest noontime point in the sky for 2024. That's ...

The first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs when the Earth’s axis tilts farthest from the sun. This year, the solstice happens at 3:27 a.m. CT on Dec. 21. While the solstice ...

As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us. For the more than 6 billion ...

WASHINGTON — The winter solstice, the astronomical start of winter, is this weekend. For those north of the equator, the solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21, marks the shortest day and longest night of the ...