The shortest day of the year is December 21. Not something to celebrate, you might think. Something to get through, like a layoff or a cold, in hopes of better — or at least longer — days to come. But ...

The December full moon rose over an egret-themed weathervane atop a house on Van Ness Street in Santa Cruz this week.

December has descended upon us. The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will be December 21 at 10:03 a.m. and that is ...

"Located in the Canis Major constellation, the Dog Star dazzles and dances above our heads. Finally, the spectacle star ascends to its highest destination on the first twilight night of January." ...

This weekend marks an exciting turnaround point for many as there is a change on the way when it comes to day length.

The public is invited to celebrate the Winter Solstice at SunWatch Village on Sunday, Dec. 21. Begin the shortest day of the year with a breathtaking sunrise at 7:54 a.m. and join in welcoming the ...

In Phoenix, despite the earliest sunset occurring in early December, the shortest day aligns with the winter solstice due to ...

For many people in the US, winter has come a little early, as a few waves of snow and blisteringly cold temperatures have ...

As the winter solstice approaches, North America is closing in on the shortest day of the year -- and in many places, the amount of daylight lost since summer adds up to hours.

Wondering why the moon is so big and orange tonight? Here's when, what time to see the December cold supermoon 2025 and its ...

Find out the exact date and time of the 2025 winter solstice, what causes the shortest day of the year, and why it marks the ...