When is the 2024 Winter Solstice?
Everything You Need to Know
Discover the exact date and time of the first day of winter in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Prepare yourself for the shortest day of the year as the winter solstice approaches. In 2024, this celestial event will occur on Saturday, December 21st. But what exactly is a winter solstice, and how does it impact our planet?
The winter solstice marks the astronomical beginning of winter when the Earth's axis is tilted away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night. In the Northern Hemisphere, this means December 21st, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it falls on June 21st. The exact time of the solstice varies slightly each year, but in 2024, it will occur at 4:20 AM UTC.
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