Other names are the "extreme of winter", the "shortest day" and the "longest night". Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals …

3 days ago · The winter solstice on 21 December 2025 marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It also signals the start of astronomical winter, occurring when Earth's north …

Dec 11, 2025 · This year's Winter Solstice night is the darkest in over a decade. Astronomical winter soon arrives, but exactly when is our shortest day and longest night of the year?

6 hours ago · Dec 21, 2025: Winter Solstice brings shortest day & longest night! Learn why, the science behind it, & its cultural significance. Click to discover the turning point!

Dec 17, 2024 · The 2024 winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs at 4:21 a.m. EST on December 21st, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.

3 days ago · The Winter Solstice 2025 is expected on December 21, just a few days before Christmas. It is a striking astronomical event marked by the longest night and the shortest day of the year in the ...

5 hours ago · The winter solstice occurs on December 21, 2025, marking an astronomical event as the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a significant milestone in nature's cycle.

4 hours ago · Today, 21 December 2025, marks the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year.

23 hours ago · The northern hemisphere officially welcomed astronomical winter at Sunday, December 21, at 8:03 PM, with the arrival of the winter solstice. This celestial event marks the shortest day and …

10 hours ago · Winter Solstice occurs when one half of the Earth is tilted farthest from the Sun. On December 21, 2025, India experiences its shortest day and longest night.