The winter solstice, or hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth 's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and …

1 day ago · The winter solstice is here! Here's what to know about the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Dec 15, 2025 · When is the winter solstice? In 2025, the first day of winter is Saturday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of …

1 day ago · The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter. Here’s how it all works and what it means.

Dec 11, 2025 · At the winter solstice, the sun travels the shortest path through the sky, resulting in the day of the year with the least sunlight and therefore, the longest night.

Dec 1, 2025 · The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.

Dec 10, 2025 · But based on Earth 's tilt and orbit around the sun, it's Dec. 21, 2025, through March 20, 2026. This is astronomical winter, which begins on the winter solstice with the …

Dec 8, 2025 · The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, bringing the least amount of daylight and the longest night. This year, the winter solstice will occur on Sunday, Dec. 21, at …

1 day ago · The winter solstice is here today (Dec. 21), marking the shortest day and longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. As the astronomical start of winter, today is the …

Dec 8, 2025 · December 21 (or December 22) is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, known as the winter solstice, the Sun in the sky is the farthest south …