Ah, the winter solstice—a day many hear about, but may not completely understand. When is the winter solstice, anyway, and what exactly is it? Turns out there’s more to it than just a short day and ...

The 2021 winter solstice occurred at 10:59 a.m. ET/7:59 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 21, marking the official start of the astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere.

Though temperatures have already started to drop in some parts of the country, winter doesn't officially begin until mid-December. Here's what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start ...

All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh, and ...

Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.