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.
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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Bright stars, bright Mars and a vanishing Moon will highlight the winter sky over Washington. Bright stars, bright Mars and a ...
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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