Saturday is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It's not only the shortest day of the year, but the official arrival of astronomical winter. "At 4:20 a.m. EST, the solstice marks the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Sunrise on the solstice has been captured by photographers ...

The solstice takes place at 10:42 p.m. on June 20, 2025. Daylight hours in Michigan on the solstice will range from approximately 15 hours and 15 minutes to over 16 hours depending on location. The ...

The winter solstice - which occurs this year on Sunday, Dec. 21 - marks the longest night of the year. Across the Bay Area artists and community groups plan to mark the turning point with live music, ...