Winter Solstice – When Is Winter 2025 and 2026?
Winter Solstice: When Does Winter Start? By Konstantin Bikos The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is in December; south of the equator, it is in June. Find out exactly when …
The First Day of Winter: Winter Solstice 2025 - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Dec 24, 2025 · When is the winter solstice? In 2025, the first day of winter is Saturday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of …
First Day of Winter 2025—Details on the Winter Solstice - Parade
Winter is almost here! And believe it or not, there’s actually an “official” first day of winter, the winter solstice, to kick it off.
When is the winter solstice and what happens? | Space
Dec 11, 2025 · What happens in the winter solstice? During the day, the Northern Hemisphere will have about 7 hours and 40 minutes of daylight, marking the shortest day of the year.
When is the shortest day of the year? Start of winter 2025 – NBC …
Dec 8, 2025 · What is the winter solstice? The first day of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which takes place every year on Dec. 21 or 22 …
First Day Of Winter: Winter Solstice Traditions - Farmers' Almanac
Dec 21, 2025 · The winter solstice, which marks the first day of winter 2025, occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025, 10:03 a.m. EST (for the Northern Hemisphere). Learn what causes this …
Why Does Winter Start on Different Dates Around the World?
Dec 1, 2025 · Winter officially begins in mid-November, peaks in December–January, and ends by February. The start of winter is often associated with festivals, cold breezes after the …
What is the winter solstice? What to know about the shortest day …
Dec 21, 2024 · Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the shortest day of the year. What is the winter solstice?
When Is the First Day of Winter? Here’s What You Need to Know …
The official day (the one that’s pre-printed on our calendars as the Winter Solstice) is considered the astronomical start of winter.
What and when is the winter solstice? | Fox Weather
Dec 8, 2025 · For recordkeeping purposes, meteorologists and climatologists recognize Dec. 1 as the first day of winter. But for those who follow the astronomical seasons, the winter solstice …