The astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is Dec. 21, 2022, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It's marked by the winter solstice and is also the shortest day of the year.

While the meteorological first day of winter falls on Dec. 1, most recognize the winter solstice, which takes place on Dec. 21, as the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

The first day of winter coincides with the winter solstice, which is also the shortest day of the year in terms of hours of sunlight. Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now.

Winter solstice 2021 will be on December 21. Find out why the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day at this time and how people have celebrated for thousands of years.

How much daylight will Tennessee see on Dec. 21, 2024? Leading up to Dec. 21, days will continue to grow shorter and the nights longer. On the day of the winter solstice communities across ...

We can all agree that winter begins in December, but if you're looking for an official start date, it depends on whom you ask. Meteorological winter starts Dec. 1, but most people go by the ...