solstice

When does winter 2024 start and when is the solstice?

By comparison, in the astronomical calendar, winter always starts at the winter solstice - or shortest day.

How much daylight are we likely to see at solstice in the northern hemisphere?

The winter solstice is a key point in the astronomical calendar and marks the change from autumn to winter.

In December, the winter solstice marks the exact moment the northern hemisphere is tilted the furthest away from the Sun.