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Winter Solstice - Shortest Day Of Year
Today is the winter solstice and 2024's shortest day. Here's what to know about the official start of winter.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving
The winter solstice is more than just an astronomical event. It symbolizes the cyclical nature of time, marking the end of one phase and the gradual return of light. While Dec. 21 may bring the darkest night, it also ushers in the promise of longer, brighter days to come.
What is the winter solstice? What to know about the shortest day of the year
Though the winter solstice marks the shortest day of each year, it also signals an increase in the amount of sunlight each day for the next six months. Similarly, the day when the Earth’s tilt is closest to the sun is called the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year and marks the astronomical beginning of summer.
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Longest night of the year: What to know about the winter solstice
The solstice occurs at the same time everywhere on Earth, this year it happens Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. EST. For the Northern ...
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In Photos: See The Solstice At Stonehenge As Winter Begins
About 15,000 revelers witnessed an ancient solstice sunrise alignment on Saturday morning at Stonehenge, the U.K.’s most ...
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The fascinating significance behind our winter solstice celebrations
December 21st marks the arrival of the winter solstice, also known as the hibernal solstice. Let's delve into what this ...
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Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument
Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people yearning for the promise of spring have marked the dawn of the shortest day ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel
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Season Premiere: Crowd gathers in Marietta to warmly welcome winter solstice
Despite the frigid temps in Marietta, locals and visitors gathered at Sacra Via Park Saturday evening to witness the annual ...
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Winter solstice arrives; storms could disrupt record holiday travels
Those experiencing the winter doldrums can count on seeing more sunlight after the winter solstice arrived at 2:21 a.m. EST ...
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Along with the solstice, the many reasons to gaze into the winter sky
Bright stars, bright Mars and a vanishing Moon will highlight the winter sky over Washington. Bright stars, bright Mars and a ...
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Winter solstice swimmers take dip in Bristol Harbour
Dozens of swimmers have taken the plunge in Bristol's harbour today, for the city's first ever Winter Solstice swim. Swimming ...
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