Winter Solstice Nears As The Year’s Shortest Day Approaches
• The winter solstice on December 21, 2025, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
• This event is caused by the Earth's 23.5-degree tilt, resulting in the weakest solar angle and reduced daylight, especially in northern U.S. cities.
• After the solstice, daylight hours gradually increase, signaling the transition towards longer days and eventually, spring.
Winter solstice nears, marking shortest day
As the end of the year approaches, the winter solstice is nearly upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2025, this celestial event will occur on December 21, bringing a noticeable reduction in daylight hours across the United States, particularly in northern cities. The winter solstice is a result of the Northern Hemisphere tilting farthest away from the sun, causing the sun's rays to hit the Earth at a weaker angle.
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