Winter Solstice 2024 Usa Dates
Winter Solstice 2024 Usa Dates. The 2024 winter solstice — the precise moment when the sun appears farthest south in the sky — is at 4:20 a.m. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs when the path of the sun is farthest south in the sky, which happens on either december 21st or 22nd every year.
So, what is the winter solstice, and why does it happen? Here are the equinox and solstice dates—plus, answers to common questions.