When is the winter solstice 2024? In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice will occur on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. EST.
According to the Farmers Almanac, the Winter Solstice is the astronomical moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn. In terms of daylight, it is the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter Solstice marks the official start of Winter.
For more great information about Winter Solstice, visit The Farmers’ Almanac.
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