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 …

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

Dec 11, 2025 · At the winter solstice, the sun travels the shortest path through the sky, resulting in the day of the year with the least sunlight and therefore, the longest night.

1 day 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 ...

16 hours ago · Here's how the sun falls on our planet Earth on the day of the winter solstice. The 2025 winter solstice is at 9:03 a.m. CST Sunday, Dec. 21.

4 days ago · The winter solstice will mark the point when the Northern Hemisphere tilts furthest from the sun, bringing its shortest day and longest night of the year. For thousands of years, cultures around …

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 …

2 days ago · Here’s what to know about the winter solstice and what to expect from the 2025–26 winter season. When is the first day of winter in 2025?