The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. Here's a breakdown of what the winter solstice actually means.

Earth’s seasons occur because our planet is tilted at an angle (about 23.5 degrees) as we orbit the sun. The tilt causes each hemisphere to receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

In winter, the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, which means there are fewer hours of daylight overall. "Although the tilt of the Earth as compared to the plane of its orbit around ...

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

In winter, the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, which means there are fewer hours of daylight overall. "Although the tilt of the Earth as compared to the plane of its orbit around ...

The winter solstice marks the first day of winter, ushering in the colder weather and holiday season. But daylight saving isn't to blame; the Earth's tilt is. When is the winter solstice 2024?

In winter, the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, which means there are fewer hours of daylight overall. "Although the tilt of the Earth as compared to the plane of its orbit around the ...

The winter solstice falls between December 20 and 23. Meanwhile, at the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is toward the sun, leading to the longest day and shortest night of the year.

What are solstices? Solstices occur because Earth’s axis of rotation is tilted about 23.4 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the sun. This tilt drives our planet's seasons, as the Northern ...

The 2024 winter solstice will happen on Saturday, December 21. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the solstice is at 4:21 a.m. ET in the Northern Hemisphere.