The exact moment of the winter solstice varies from year to year due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the sun.

On June 21, the heart of Antarctica comes alive with the winter solstice tradition of celebrating Midwinter! For most national bases, this is the biggest event of the year—outshining even ...

The spring, or vernal [comma] equinox will occur during the morning of Thursday, March 20. Here's what it means.

Summary: The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the winter solstice the longest night. This assembly is particularly suitable on, or near, the summer solstice - usually 21 June.

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...

Candlemas Day was the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. If the badger saw its shadow, it meant a "second winter" was coming. When the practice came to the US in 1887 ...

The process begins on the winter solstice, and spring will be in full swing by the time all the petals are painted in March. It is quite an elegant pastime. With only one week left until New Year ...

Drowning of  Marzanna  (Morana) in the Opole region in Poland. Photo: Mariusz Przygoda-FORUM-0436350188 Morana and Gaik: The ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, falls on Friday, June 20, 2025, while the winter solstice, the shortest day, occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ready for winter to be over?