In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the ...

Solstices signify how life on Earth changes in connection to the Sun and how our seasons are defined and define us. When a solstice occurs, the Sun reaches its absolute highest or lowest point ...

The winter solstice, occurring on December 20 at 10:03 A.M. EST, initiates astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere, corresponding to the Northern ...

Here we are in a holiday week, the winter solstice arriving, which means the days will once again feel longer with early sunsets beginning to fade away. Dec. 21 marks the shortest day and longest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each month, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights ...

Your guide to the best sights the night sky has to offer from Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026 — and the gear you'll need to see them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

December brings 2025 to a close, and the holiday season is in full swing. The month is filled with holidays, celebrations, festivals, and more, including the winter solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, and ...

The celebration of the Winter Solstice is an ancient practice that is almost untraceable. While we know civilizations like ancient Egypt and Rome had annual traditions tied to it, sites like Newgrange ...

Besides colder temperatures and falling snow, the other signs of obvious signs of winter approaching are longer nights and shorter days as the winter solstice nears. Here's when and what to know about ...