Don’t miss the TinkerMill makerspace’s Astronomy on the Sidewalk from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the northwest corner of Fifth and Main streets and celebrate the winter solstice.

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.

Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn’t officially begin until Saturday. Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season ...

The Brief The winter solstice marks the first day of winter on the astronomical calendar. Dec. 21 will be the unofficial first day of winter and it will also be the shortest day of the year.

The Brief The winter solstice marks the first day of winter on the astronomical calendar. Dec. 21 will be the unofficial first day of winter and it will also be the shortest day of the year.

If you weren't up well before sunrise, the solstice happened at 4:21 a.m. ET in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight ...

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.

The winter solstice takes place on Dec. 21. Here's what it means for each zodiac sign, according to astrologer Kyle Thomas.

Because the Earth rotates on a tilt, the winter solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted the furthest away from the sun, which will occur at 10:27 p.m. ET.