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 Southern).

4 days ago · The winter solstice marks the official beginning of astronomical winter (as opposed to meteorological winter, which starts about 3 weeks before the solstice). It occurs once a year in each …

Dec 17, 2025 · This year's winter solstice will bring the fewest hours of daylight. What to know about this seasonal change.

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 20, 2025 · 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 19, 2025 · The winter solstice is on Dec. 21, 2025, marking the official start of winter. Here's what it means, both astronomically and symbolically.

6 days ago · 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 and travels the …

Dec 18, 2025 · The winter solstice will mark the point when the Northern Hemisphere tilts furthest from the sun, bringing its shortest day and longest night of the year. For thousands of years, cultures …

Dec 17, 2025 · The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, arrived Sunday By Dave Epstein Globe Correspondent,Updated December 21, 2025, 4:04 p.m.

Dec 11, 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 shortest day of the...