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At 10:03 a.m. Sunday morning, the sun was directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5° south latitude, marking the December solstice, and the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Other ...

Today is one of several with the least amount of daylight, but don’t despair, because the days will begin to get longer again on Monday. The moment of the winter solstice is 9:03 a.m. CST Sunday. That ...

Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but the winter ...

The winter solstice marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

The first day of winter in 2025 is December 21, which is the date of the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Seasons ...

If you live somewhere cold, chances are there's not a whole lot to do to keep yourself entertained while you're stuck at home all winter—that is, until now. These 75 winter trivia questions (and ...

All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh, and the winter solstice, the proverbial long night of the soul, is at hand. The ...

The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.” By Apoorva ...