Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Here's what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter.

This weekend, the winter solstice takes place, meaning Michiganders can start looking forward to longer days and more ...

The winter solstice occurs when one of the Earth's poles is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun. It happens twice-yearly in each hemisphere. It is the day with the shortest period of daylight ...

(Wikipedia/CC0 1.0/Public Domain) There are several notable winter solstice celebrations in Canada. In the Yukon, the longest night of the year provides an opportunity to skate under the stars and ...