The winter solstice—a day many hear about, but may not completely understand. Most people know it’s the shortest day of the year, but they may not know the science behind it. Why does it happen, ...

PITTSBURGH (RNS) — The Rev. Aidan Smith is no stranger to the dark, he told the members of Trinity Cathedral gathered beneath soaring gothic archways lit by candlelight in downtown Pittsburgh, ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 will be the year’s day of least sunlight, when the sun takes its lowest, shortest path across the sky. North of the Arctic Circle, it will be the midpoint of ...

Cultures around the world are preparing to mark the winter solstice this Saturday, including with festivals, special meals and several live-streamed events from historical monuments like the ...

“In the Native American culture, this is our chance to step back and reflect on our connections with all living things,” said TheHappyNative in a 2022 TikTok video. “I encourage you, no matter your ...

It's officially the start of a new season. Winter solstice, which falls on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. From now on, the days become ...

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 and the ...

Winter weather has made itself known throughout the Pacific Northwest this year, but it's about to officially become winter with the longest night of the year. This weekend's winter solstice will kick ...

Despite the first snowfall of the season that arrived earlier this week the official beginning of winter is over a month away ...

Winter will officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, December 21, 2024, when the winter solstice occurs. This ...