The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the calendar year. All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh ...

The shortest day of the year (which falls on December 21 in 2025) tends to get some people down, but in centuries past the lack of sunlight wasn't merely the cause of winter blues-the season also ...

People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome summer, while those in the south observe the beginning of winter. In ...

The 2025 Summer Solstice has come round incredibly quickly and, just like every year, it gives us a brilliant opportunity to stop and reflect. The longest day of the year will fall just a week after ...

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The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Earth's seasons are caused by its axial tilt, not its distance from the sun. Following the winter solstice, daylight ...

Zebra training: Across Ohio and the nation, competitive sports are facing a growing crisis -- a shortage of qualified officials. From youth leagues to collegiate athletics, the need for umpires, ...

Geauga Park District’s annual Winter Solstice Celebration will give people the chance to enjoy the longest night of the year at the West Woods in Russell Township. Anytime between the dark hours of 7 ...