The winter solstice marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

Though temperatures have floated below freezing for weeks now in Illinois, winter doesn't officially begin until Sunday, Dec. 21, marking the start of the winter solstice. Here’s what to know about ...

The first day of winter in 2025 is December 21, which is the date of the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Seasons ...

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Note: An earlier version of this story ran in December 2024. Central Indiana has seen its share of cold and snowy days this month, enough to make you think winter has already arrived. But as of Friday ...

The winter solstice marks the official start of winter, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2025, the winter solstice will occur on Sunday, December 21, signaling the beginning ...

For many people in the U.S., this winter is getting colder — and staying warm is getting more expensive. Nationwide, the December average temperature is expected to be 8% colder than the average ...

On Sunday, Dec. 21, at exactly 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter officially begins with the winter solstice. That's the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ...

Winter starts this weekend. In astronomical terms, we're in the darkest days of the year and headed into the coldest season. The solstice has the longest night and shortest daytime hours of the year.

The shortest day of the year is almost here. Nights are growing colder and darker in California as the winter solstice approaches. The sun now sets before 5 p.m. and doesn’t rise until 14 hours later, ...

Cold temperatures and wintry weather in Western North Carolina have served as omens of the coming winter. The winter solstice, which is just over a week away, signifies the beginning of the winter ...