If you've been feeling as dark and dreary as the weather, the winter solstice is here to remind you that your somber mood is temporary. On December 21, 2025, all of us living in the Northern ...

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is the winter solstice? The winter solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum ...

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren't the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the ...