The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

Solstice is derived from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), meaning “the sun is standing still.” The ...

The Winter Solstice 2024 will occur on Saturday, December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the official start of astronomical winter. It's the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...