The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere.
Winter Solstice Editions:
Browse Winter Solstice editions, starting from the latest.
2026
December 22nd, 2026
2025
December 21st, 2025
2024
December 21st, 2024
2023
December 22nd, 2023
2020
December 21st, 2020
2019
December 22nd, 2019
2018
December 22nd, 2018