Dec 1, 2025 · When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1 Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality …

Oct 9, 2025 · Astronomical winter starts with the winter solstice and ends the day before the vernal equinox. Meteorological winter runs December 1 to February 28 (or 29 in leap years).

1 day ago · The winter solstice has long been celebrated as the rebirth of the sun in the Northern Hemisphere because it is when the sun is at its lowest in the sky, and in its wake, the days begin to …

Dec 3, 2025 · The winter solstice is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know about the official start of winter in 2025.

Nov 22, 2025 · When does winter start and end in the US? In the Northern Hemisphere, astronomical winter in the US begins on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the Winter Solstice.

Dec 2, 2025 · The first official day of winter in 2025 is Sunday, December 21. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter is caused by the …

Dec 1, 2025 · After Halloween and Thanksgiving, it’s time to look forward to the most magical time of year: winter! If you can’t wait for ice skating on frozen ponds, catching snowflakes as they fall …

Dec 1, 2025 · Wait! Doesn't winter begin on December 21 in 2025? It sure does, but this winter is for science!

Dec 4, 2025 · Find out the exact date and time of the 2025 winter solstice, what causes the shortest day of the year, and why it marks the official start of winter across the Northern Hemisphere.

Astronomical winter begins at the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. This means days get longer during winter—very slowly at first, but at ever-larger daily intervals as the March equinox …