The winter solstice came on Monday at 5:02 a.m. ET. The shortest day of the year heralds the arrival of winter; after this, days finally start getting longer in the northern hemisphere ...
The winter solstice is a celestial milestone, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2024, the winter solstice occurs on Saturday, December 21 at 4:20 a.m. ET in the Northern ...
Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter.