Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere.

Stars and constellations. Winter officially commences in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. when the sun reaches the southernmost position on the ecliptic, its apparent annual path ...

From this point on, the Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight each day, increasing the hours of daylight until June 21. The bad news for us stargazers is that we have to wait later and later ...

During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls ...

The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24.

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would ...

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day Here’s what to know about how the Earth’s march around the sun splits up the year. Updated Dec. 21, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere -- ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.