Winter Solstice in 2024

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night in deepest, darkest winter. This event was once so important, those who lived in Scotland thousands of years ago had to mark it in some way. That's one of the theories behind our ancient stone circles. Show more

— Scotland's Stories - Graeme (@StoryScotland) December 21, 2024

Fox closed her eyes, felt the cold on her face She smiled at the darkness, lost in winter's brace Solstice had come, the promise of more light Nature's cycle was done by end of this night She wished all souls love with the return of the sun and Show more

— Charlotte Strawbridge (@DearUniverse_cs) December 21, 2024

At 9.19am the sun is the furthest from the Northern hemisphere than at any point of the year - marking #WinterSolstice and the start of astrological winter Today is the shortest day and the longest night - a time to reflect on the year gone by, and look forward to longer,… Show more

— Soil Association (@SoilAssociation) December 21, 2024

Happy Winter Solstice - and Happy #NationalRobinDay! What better bird to cheer up the shortest day? Reply with your favourite snaps of these beloved garden friends... Let's fill our feeds with Robins. Show more

— RSPB (@Natures_Voice) December 21, 2024

The #WinterSolstice arrives on Sat 21 Dec - 04:21 EST, 09:21 GMT. The earth’s northern pole tilts to its furthest point from the sun, giving us #theshortestdayoftheyear, with 6-8 hrs of daylight until sunset, depending on how far north you are. Show more

— Maude Frome (@frome_maude) December 20, 2024

Happy Winter Solstice Northern Hemisphere! Today in #Vancouver #BC, the sun rose at 8:05a and will set at 4:16p for 8h 11m 01s of daylight. We will continue to gain daylight for 181 days! Show more GIF

— Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 (@RyanVoutilainen) December 21, 2024

My BBC radio Somerset interview this morning in case you want a listen. Live from Glastonbury Tor on Winter Solstice. Thanks to @john_wickes9 for putting the video with it.

— Michelle Cowbourne (@Glastomichelle) December 21, 2024