The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter.
Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a moment of renewal.
This Sunday marks a pivotal moment in our planet's annual journey. On December 21, 2025, at precisely 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere will experience the winter solstice-the astronomical event ...