The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America.

But for some, this time of year is an exciting countdown to snow days ... according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Winter extends from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year ...

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically. The winter ...

It is believed the date was chosen in "an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions" of the pagan festival Saturnalia, which took place around the winter ... Clarion Ledger: Countdown to Christmas ...

Here's what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter.

The winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 this year. As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a ...

This weekend's winter solstice will kick off the first day of winter. Here's what to know. In Oregon, the winter solstice will occur on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1:21 a.m. PST. Sunrise in Oregon on ...

It's the winter solstice, the first day of astronomical winter and a day when Ohioans can expect to see a little over nine hours of daylight. Now that's officially winter, it might be a good time ...