NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Did it seem like it got dark quicker today? That's because the earliest sunset of the year took place Tuesday. You might be surprised to hear ...
During winter in the United States, the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Less sunlight shines ...
The winter solstice marks the first day of winter on the astronomical calendar. Dec. 21 will be the unofficial first day of winter and it will also be the shortest day of the year. The first day of ...
In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs when the North Pole attains its maximum tilt toward the sun. At that point the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer, and summer officially begins. No. The ...
The official start of summer is Friday, June 20, marked by the summer solstice. But while the solstice signals the start of astronomical summer, the Peach State is already feeling the heat. The NWS in ...
The celebration of the Winter Solstice is an ancient practice that is almost untraceable. While we know civilizations like ancient Egypt and Rome had annual traditions tied to it, sites like Newgrange ...
Many people came out to Sacra Via Park in Marietta Sunday for the Winter Solstice Watch hosted by The Castle to commemorate the longest night of the year and the official beginning of winter. A crowd ...