The winter solstice, or hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth 's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern).

Dec 15, 2025 · The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the shortest day of the year. Thankfully, after we reach the winter solstice, the days begin …

2 days ago · The winter solstice is here! Here's what to know about the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Astronomical winter begins at the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. This means days get longer during winter—very slowly at first, but at ever-larger daily intervals as the March equinox …

2 days ago · The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of 2025 to the Northern Hemisphere as the sun reaches its southernmost point.

2 days ago · The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter. Here’s how it all works and what it means.

3 days ago · Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day ...

Dec 10, 2025 · Astronomical winter begins Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how the solstice works.

Dec 8, 2025 · December 21 (or December 22) is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, known as the winter solstice, the Sun in the sky is the farthest south and …

3 days ago · The winter solstice is on Dec. 21, 2025, marking the official start of winter. Here's what it means, both astronomically and symbolically.