About Winter Solstice 2026
The Winter Solstice marks the moment when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This astronomical event occurs when Earth's North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.
The winter solstice has been celebrated for millennia across cultures. Ancient structures like Newgrange in Ireland were built to align with the winter solstice sunrise.
After the winter solstice, days gradually become longer, symbolizing the return of light and the promise of spring.