The winter solstice, or the December solstice, is the point at which the path of the sun in the sky is farthest south. At the ...

The winter solstice also marks the first official day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know this year.

When is winter? Weather forecasters in the Northern Hemisphere will tell you Dec. 1 through the end of February, which is ...

The winter solstice is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know about the official start of winter in 2025.

Have you ever wondered why days are longer in summer and shorter in winter? This happens because of two special astronomical ...

You might hear the term "autumn equinox" tossed around Sept. 22 on the first day of fall. But what exactly does that mean? Is it different from a solstice? Yes, actually. They mark seasonal changes ...

In 2025, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Dec. 21, at 10:03 a.m. ET, 9:03 CT. During the winter solstice, the tilt of the Earth brings the Northern Hemisphere to its farthest ...

Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment Monday as much of the world heads into fall. The autumnal equinox marks the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It's ...