The winter solstice is the moment when the Earth is tilted farthest away from the Sun. Because of this tilt, the Sun sits at its lowest point in the sky. This creates the shortest day of the year, ...

Every year on December 21, the winter solstice marks the shortest, darkest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Astronomically, it’s the moment the sun enters Capricorn, beginning a season of ...

Besides colder temperatures and falling snow, the other signs of obvious signs of winter approaching are longer nights and shorter days as the winter solstice nears. Here's when and what to know about ...

Oregon will soon experience the shortest day of the year, as the first day of winter is set to start Dec. 21. The winter solstice occurs every year at the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ...

The winter solstice—a day many hear about, but may not completely understand. Most people know it’s the shortest day of the year, but they may not know the science behind it. Why does it happen, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The Northern Hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of ...

Cultures around the world are preparing to mark the winter solstice this Saturday, including with festivals, special meals and several live-streamed events from historical monuments like the ...

Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn’t officially begin until Saturday. Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the ...

The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but the winter ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2025, the winter solstice will occur on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3:19 a.m. CT. On the solstice, Tennessee will ...