But if you look at the calendar on your wall ... That’s because Saturday is the first day of astronomical winter, marked by the winter solstice, also known as winter equinox.

The winter solstice is more than just a scientific ... The solstice isn’t just a calendar marker—it’s an astronomical turning point. After this day, sunlight gradually begins to increase.

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The New York Times has offered a public calendar since 2017 that readers ... Robert Simmon/NASA Earth Observatory Dec. 21: The winter solstice It’s the scientific start to winter in the Northern ...

For early Christians in Europe, Candlemas was a significant day for blessing and distributing candles, celebrated at the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. They believed ...

As Texas prepares for more winter weather, daylight saving time is something to look forward to. See the dates for time changes and solstices in 2025.

In 2023, the winter solstice takes place on Friday 22 December ... Dongzhi is an important festival in the Chinese calendar and roughly translates as “winter’s arrival” or “winter ...