Shortest day, longest night: Winter solstice ushers in the official start of winter
The United States has seen some chilly weather recently, and some areas have been downright freezing before winter had even started. Now, the winter solstice, Saturday, Dec. 21st, is upon us. It will be both the shortest day and longest night of 2024.
Yule celebrated on the longest night of year honoring Winter Solstice
Yule is celebrated on the first day of winter, known as Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year. This year, it falls on Dec. 21. Yule is an ancient Pagan holiday that celebrates the sun’s return and the days growing longer again.
Longest night of the year: What to know about the winter solstice
The solstice occurs at the same time everywhere on Earth, this year it happens Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. EST. For the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the astronomical start of winter because the North Pole is tilted furthest away from the sun.
Winter Solstice: What To Know About Celebrations For The Shortest Day—And Longest Night—Of 2024
The 2024 astronomical winter season—and the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is the farthest from the sun—will occur Saturday at 3:21 a.m. EST. After Saturday, days will become increasingly longer, and nights shorter, through the summer solstice on June 20, which will be the longest day of 2025.
Winter solstice 2024: When is the longest night of the year in Pennsylvania
The winter solstice will usher in the longest night of the year. Here's how much Pennsylvania will see on the first day of winter 2024.
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Shortest day and longest night: Winter solstice ushers in the official start of winter
Now, the winter solstice, Saturday, Dec. 21st, is upon us. It will be both the shortest day and longest night of 2024.
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Winter solstice 2024: When is the longest night of the year in New Jersey?
Daylight will begin to lengthen after the winter solstice until the summer solstice of 2025, also known as the longest day of the year. The winter solstice of 2024 will occur on Saturday ...