Winter solstice connected with our daily lives
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Winter solstice connected with our daily lives

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The sun rising in the east is a universal truth we all grow up believing. But if you observe the sun every day, you will find that it does so only twice a year — during the March and September equinoxes,” said Raghunandan Kumar, founder-director of the Planetary Society of India. Explaining how the winter solstice is a significant milestone in Earth’s journey around the Sun, Raghunandan said, “Between December and March, the sun rises somewhere between the northeast and east. For the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice falls around June 21, and the winter solstice around December 21. During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives the least direct sunlight, resulting in cooler temperatures, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer due to more direct sunlight.

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The dark days are over! Winter Solstice is today, marking the shortest day of the year with just 7 hours and 49 minutes of daylight
3 weeks ago

The dark days are over! Winter Solstice is today, marking the shortest day of the year with just 7 hours and 49 minutes of daylight

Daily Mail  

If you're getting sick of how early it gets dark in the UK, you'll be happy to hear that the dark days are almost over. 'The summer solstice, which occurs around the 21 June in the Northern Hemisphere, is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight while the winter solstice, on or around the 21 December …

Winter Solstice 2024: When will you experience the darkest day of the year?
3 weeks ago

Winter Solstice 2024: When will you experience the darkest day of the year?

Live Mint  

Winter solstice 2024 marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. This solstice marks long nights and short days for the Northern Hemisphere ; and short nights and long days for those in south of the equator. For the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around June 20-21, and the winter solstice happens …

When is winter solstice? Know date, Indian timings and more about shortest day and longest night of the year
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

When is winter solstice? Know date, Indian timings and more about shortest day and longest night of the year

India TV News  

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere will officially begin on Saturday, December 21, 2024, when the winter solstice occurs. Significance of Winter Solstice 2024 According to astronomy, the winter solstice is the period when the days will get longer and the nights will get shorter, which marks the beginning of the winter season. Winter Solstice 2024 Timings Winter solstice time - …

When is winter solstice 2024? From date to Indian timings, know all about the shortest day and longest night of the year
3 weeks, 1 day ago

When is winter solstice 2024? From date to Indian timings, know all about the shortest day and longest night of the year

Hindustan Times  

The winter solstice marks the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter solstice marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere with the shortest day and longest night. The winter solstice occurs when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. The date of the …

Snuggle up, it's December 21 and time for winter solstice
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Snuggle up, it's December 21 and time for winter solstice

India Today  

Take out your holiday lights and warm blankets to snuggle into as the winter solstice is here on Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere. During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the …

The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day

Associated Press  

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. Meanwhile, at the summer …

Winter Solstice 2024: What to know about the official first day of winter
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Winter Solstice 2024: What to know about the official first day of winter

Live Mint  

The Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, ushering in colder weather and holiday traditions. The Winter Solstice marks the precise moment at which the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, with an axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. Astronomical vs. meteorological Winter Astronomical Winter: The solstice marks the official first day of winter …

Winter Solstice 2024: When is the shortest day of the year?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Winter Solstice 2024: When is the shortest day of the year?

The Independent  

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It's summer solstice time. What does that mean?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

It's summer solstice time. What does that mean?

The Hindu  

It's time for the start of summer — with a full moon to boot. The summer solstice occurs for Earth's upper half when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most closely toward the sun. Around the same time, the Southern Hemisphere is at its most extreme tilt away from the sun, entering winter solstice and its shortest day of the year. …

Summer solstice 2024: What is it and when is the longest day of the year?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer solstice 2024: What is it and when is the longest day of the year?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The summer solstice occurs for Earth’s upper half when …

Watch the moment spring officially sprung: Incredible timelapse video captured by a satellite reveals the sun shining directly over Earth's equator
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch the moment spring officially sprung: Incredible timelapse video captured by a satellite reveals the sun shining directly over Earth's equator

Daily Mail  

Spring has finally sprung, which means days will keep getting longer from now until the summer. This still from the video shows the sun shining directly over the equator and daytime and nighttime reaching nearly equal lengths all around the world The resulting animation shows the constant movement of the dividing line between day and night – known by some …

Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving
1 year ago

Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving

ABC News  

The winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 this year. Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us. For the more than …

Winter solstice 2023: When is the shortest day of the year?
1 year ago

Winter solstice 2023: When is the shortest day of the year?

The Independent  

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The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?
1 year, 3 months ago

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time …

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?
1 year, 3 months ago

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fall is in the air — officially. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on …

Winter Solstice 2023: 1st day of winter is also shortest day of the year
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter Solstice 2023: 1st day of winter is also shortest day of the year

ABC News  

Winter Solstice 2023: 1st day of winter is also shortest day of the year Holiday lights and the season of cheer may mask the fact that the darkest day of the year has arrived this Dec. 21. As the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice begins, here is everything you need to know about the shortest day of the year for the …

Winter Solstice 2022: Date, Time, and all you need to know
2 years ago

Winter Solstice 2022: Date, Time, and all you need to know

India Today  

Every year, the Winter Solstice occurs in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The Winter Solstice is a natural phenomenon that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Winter Solstice kicks off Christmas and New Year celebrations worldwide. December solstice marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere.

Shortest day, longest night: All you need to know about the Winter Solstice
2 years ago

Shortest day, longest night: All you need to know about the Winter Solstice

India Today  

The Earth is tilted at an axis and revolves around the Sun, which leads to seasonal changes throughout the planet. December 21 marks the winter solstice when the northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The solstice comes twice a year, while the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere comes in June, the winter …

Summer solstice 2022: Date, time and interesting facts
2 years, 6 months ago

Summer solstice 2022: Date, time and interesting facts

India Today  

Every year, the summer solstice is observed on June 21. The concept of the summer solstice is defined when the axis of the earth is at its maximum tilt towards the sun at 23.44 degrees. SUMMER SOLSTICE 2022: DATE AND TIME The summer solstice occurs between June 20-22. SUMMER SOLSTICE 2022: INTERESTING FACTS The June solstice takes place when the …

When is the winter solstice? Everything you need to know about the shortest day of the year
2 years, 6 months ago

When is the winter solstice? Everything you need to know about the shortest day of the year

ABC  

The days are getting shorter and colder and afternoons spent soaking up the sun are well and truly behind us — especially in the southern states. "During winter, our part of the Earth is tilted away from the Sun and therefore isn't above the horizon for as long every day," said Tim Bedding, an astronomer at the University of Sydney. …

Winter Solstice 2021: Time, Significance, Everything about the shortest day of the year
3 years ago

Winter Solstice 2021: Time, Significance, Everything about the shortest day of the year

India TV News  

Winter Solstice 2021: The beginning of the Christmas and New Year celebrations is marked by the Winter Solstice worldwide. It is also called the December solstice as in the Northern hemisphere, it usually takes place between December 19 and 23. Winter Solstice 2021: Time The Winter Solstice will take place at 09:28 PM IST. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the national capital …

关于冬至的趣味小知识
3 years ago

关于冬至的趣味小知识

China Daily  

THE WORD SOLSTICE TRANSLATES TO "SUN STAND STILL." 古代文化将冬至视为死亡和重生的时节 The seeming death of the light and very real threat of starvation over the winter months would have weighed heavily on early societies, who held varied solstice celebrations and rites meant to herald the return of the sun and hope for new life. 冬至前后地球距离太阳最近 Though it doesn’t feel like it in …

关于冬至的趣味小知识
3 years ago

关于冬至的趣味小知识

China Daily  

THE WORD SOLSTICE TRANSLATES TO "SUN STAND STILL." 古代文化将冬至视为死亡和重生的时节 The seeming death of the light and very real threat of starvation over the winter months would have weighed heavily on early societies, who held varied solstice celebrations and rites meant to herald the return of the sun and hope for new life. 冬至前后地球距离太阳最近 Though it doesn’t feel like it in …

Why has Earth's Northern Hemisphere witnessed year's shortest day today?
3 years ago

Why has Earth's Northern Hemisphere witnessed year's shortest day today?

India Today  

Winter solstice, or the shortest day on the Earth is observed every year on December 21 or 22 22 mostly in countries, like the UK, US, India, Russia, China, and Canada, where the winter season is prominently visible with heavy snowfall. The day is marked as the shortest in Earth's Northern Hemisphere, while the longest in the Southern Hemisphere and …

What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?
3 years ago

What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?

Wired  

Welcome to the official beginning of astronomical winter, which is marked by the winter solstice. WIRED spoke with Tansu Daylan, a former Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite postdoctoral associate at MIT, to better understand the winter solstice and our planet’s relationship with the sun. To picture what is happening in space during a winter solstice, start by thinking of a giant …

Today's winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, but expect dark mornings for a little while longer
3 years, 6 months ago

Today's winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, but expect dark mornings for a little while longer

ABC  

If you're sick of winter already, you might be pleased to know today was the winter solstice. So you're setting the alarm for 6:00am — and you want to know if today's the day we inch slowly back to daylight around that time. Also, solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium — because around this time, it looks like the …

Summers in Northern Hemisphere may last for 6 months by 2100
3 years, 10 months ago

Summers in Northern Hemisphere may last for 6 months by 2100

India Today  

False spring, snowfall in May and other unseasonable weather reports have raised an alarm, hinting at potential climate crisis in coming years. In addition to this, a recent study indicates that summers in the Northern Hemisphere could last for six months by 2100 and global warming is the reason behind this seasonal shift. "Increasing evidence suggests that the length of …

Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction: Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Day
4 years ago

Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction: Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Day

News 18  

Monday, December 21 is a day of great events, as it marks the Winter Solstice. Also known as December solstice, hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice, the event takes place when one of the Earth’s pole is tilted away from the sun at its maximum distance. Apart from winter solstice, the day will also be remembered for the great conjunction, when …

Winter solstice 2020: All you should know about year's shortest day, the great conjunction
4 years ago

Winter solstice 2020: All you should know about year's shortest day, the great conjunction

India TV News  

Winter Solstice, which marks the beginning of Christmas and New Year celebrations worldwide, is today! In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice usually takes place between December 19 and 23. Marking the beginning of festivals and rituals, the winter solstice, also known as the hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt …

Summer solstice 2020: Planets come out to play at end of longest day
4 years ago

Summer solstice 2020: Planets come out to play at end of longest day

ABC  

Today is the longest day of the year. "My understanding is that that comes from colonial times because it was the 1st of December when the troops got their summer uniforms and got out of their winter uniforms," Professor Watson says. "A lot of people think that is why it's hot in summer in the southern hemisphere," Professor Watson says. …

PHOTOS: Throwback to Summer Solstice and the Midnight Sun on June 21, in pictures
4 years, 6 months ago

PHOTOS: Throwback to Summer Solstice and the Midnight Sun on June 21, in pictures

Hindustan Times  

PHOTOS: Throwback to Summer Solstice and the Midnight Sun on June 21, in pictures Summer Solstice is also referred to as Midsummer, First Day of Summer, June solstice and the longest day of the year. 2 / 12 View Photos in a new improved layout Arthur Uther Pendragon, left, and visitors turn to face the direction of the rising sun …

Winter starts now, right? Depends where you stand on solstice and the seasons
4 years, 6 months ago

Winter starts now, right? Depends where you stand on solstice and the seasons

ABC  

Every year as the temperatures get cooler and the days get shorter we all know winter is coming. Key points: Winter solstice is today, June 21 It marks the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, when we receive the least energy from the Sun Australians generally use meteorological seasons, but they are not the only way to …

Google celebrates shortest day of the year with this adorable doodle
5 years ago

Google celebrates shortest day of the year with this adorable doodle

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Google on Sunday released an adorable snowman doodle to celebrate winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. "In the Northern Hemisphere it is the December solstice and in the Southern Hemisphere it is called June solstice. Happy December Solstice to all life forms on Earth.The Northern Hemisphere's longest night. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news …

Summer Solstice: Why June 21 is the longest day of the year
5 years, 6 months ago

Summer Solstice: Why June 21 is the longest day of the year

India TV News  

Google today marked the beginning of the longest day of the year by dedicating a cute doodle of the Earth. Summer solstice or mid summers start from June 21 and expand over a period of 3 months, coming to an end on September 23. The summer season solstice falls during June solstice in the northern hemisphere. Countries in Northern Hemisphere …

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