The winter solstice officially in the Northern Hemisphere begins Sunday, December 21 at 10:03 am - EST.  It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the year and ...
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.
Like it or not, winter is around the corner. But when does it actually start? Some may say winter begins when we turn our heaters on, or when Starbucks' winter cups return. Others point to the end of ...
During winter in the United States, the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Less sunlight shines ...
Ohio has seen plenty of snow, but winter hasn't started yet. Here's the date and time of the winter solstice 2025, and Ohio's ...
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 20: Io and its shadow transit Jupiter The winter solstice occurs today at 10:03 A.M. EST. This marks the beginning ...
The winter solstice, Dec. 21, 2025, marks the shortest day of the year with Michigan cities will get about 9 hours of ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice takes place this ...