The winter solstice, marking the official start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere, occurred on December 21 at 10:27 p.m. EST (December 22, 2023, 03:27 UTC). This event, also known as the shortest day of the year, is celebrated for heralding the gradual increase in daylight hours. In Miami, the solstice brought approximately 10 hours and 32 minutes of daylight, the least amount of daylight the city experiences annually, due to the Earth's 23.5-degree tilt away from the sun. As the solstice passed, many looked forward to the days becoming incrementally longer, with the promise of more sunlight each day moving forward. The solstice also signifies the start of astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere. It is recognized for its cultural significance, with many traditions and holidays coinciding with this period of renewal and celebration. As the longest night of the year unfolded, communities across the country anticipated the coming months, where daylight will not only increase but do so at an accelerating rate, eventually leading to the summer solstice, when regions like Miami enjoy around 13 hours and 45 minutes of daylight.
Can you feel the days getting longer already?!?
Moving toward the light! The longest night has passed and we are gaining ~2 minutes each day in January - find your daylight increase using the #NOAA Solar Calculator: https://t.co/xB7QLl1Hfy https://t.co/66UP7Reeov
Days are getting longer… #LifeIsGood 🙏🏼☀️
Liking these longer days!
On this first full day of (astronomical) #winter, enjoy some Spanish rime. https://t.co/gOXJWe4Mxh
Good news, the days are getting longer.
The days are getting longer and summer is coming!
The Winter Solstice falls today in the Northern Hemisphere –– a day later than most years. The turn of the light's tide & the start of the sun's slow climb back in the sky. A slight lift of the heart. https://t.co/OUTNKWqIyS
Happy solstice! The moment happened while we were sleeping and now we begin our journey back to the light x
It's 7:27 p.m. PST - the #WinterSolstice is upon us. #Winter has officially begun. https://t.co/Useh47iHRE
The Winter Solstice has arrived☀️ Enjoy the slow return of light to the canvas of your life. A new period begins!
happy winter solstice the days will get longer! we're halfway there
This evening marks the winter solstice. There are two types of folks marking it, those happy days start getting longer and those sad days stop getting shorter.
So many pretty #holiday scenes on this first day of #winter in #NYC (pics: #Christmas tree & lights at Wall Street/NYSE, Saks Fifth Avenue festive facade, wreath-wearing lion at New York Public Library, a glittering World Trade Center). #NewYork #WinterSolstice #HappyHolidays https://t.co/rehs0DluvX
As the longest night of the year unfolds, we are reminded that brighter days are ahead. Happy #WinterSolstice, Alaska!
The winter solstice has traditionally been a time of renewal and celebration – little wonder that so many cultures mark major holidays just around this time. https://t.co/mKn7JMOLvl
As darkness creeps in tonight for the longest night of the year, let's all celebrate the true meaning of winter solstice. From here on out, we get just a little more light every afternoon to go and play golf. https://t.co/7mbTCecrMw
The 23.5° tilt away from the sun reaches the maximum tonight. Happy Winter Solstice at 10:27 pm. This great graph shows how astronomical and meteorological seasons vary as well. For weather winter already started on Dec 1st for the sun it starts tonight. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/zk8hvOXQu0
The Winter #solstice2023 is at 10:27 PM EST tonight. Note the terminator tilted away from the Northern Hemisphere at 23.5 degrees today. https://t.co/UaseE84Ye3
Soon, the days will start getting longer. #solstice #scwx #gawx https://t.co/fCiv5GzLNW
Let there be light! Today & tomorrow mark our shortest amount of daylight of the year. From here, daylight not only steadily increases but does so at an increasing rate. In 1 month, we'll bank another half hour+. In 3 months, we have an extra 3+ hours compared to today. https://t.co/ckm5GHVwiP
Happy Winter Solstice! Who's ready to start gaining some daylight back? Sunrises continue to get later until early January. Then we start gaining light back on both ends of the day. #wbz https://t.co/W4aAsparvn
Happy Solstice! Winter officially begins at 9:27pm tonight in Minnesota. Learn more about ancient solstice traditions: https://t.co/lHQA43yEMx
Happy first day of winter! Across the country, America’s public lands are being transformed into winter wonderlands. As snow falls and temperatures drop, these special places take on a whole new personality, revealing a spectacular wonder. Photo by D. Pawlak / @GrandCanyonNPS https://t.co/CWwxUu75fk
A great day on the calendar today: winter solstice. Slowly but surely days will start to have a liiiiitle more sunlight each day as we head into 2024. Love that.
Happy first day of winter!❄️ Much of the forest may not look like a winter wonderland quite yet, but it's important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and plan ahead before a winter/holiday visit to the Angeles National Forest. For winter tips & safety info, visit: https://t.co/nBzVnCea4E https://t.co/bmBRTU3yzb
While it's certainly *felt* like it, today is actually the first OFFICIAL day of winter — the start of the winter solstice. And with some of the best sights and sounds, there's no better place to be this winter than New York City! https://t.co/bOQKYsuQEn
While the meteorological winter begins at the start of December, the astronomical start of winter is marked by the winter solstice. https://t.co/B0Wa94Tzl4
Sunny side down 🍳 Dec. 21 marks the start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere (#WinterSolstice), and astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn how Earth’s tilt creates seasons and solstices: https://t.co/ld5HfKFBGI https://t.co/42p0bGJqT9
Today’s the first day of #winter! ❄️ While we don’t see a White Christmas in California, I hope you enjoy time with loved ones over the winter season. #WinterSolstice
Happy winter solstice! Sunset from the park. https://t.co/2KVo8WKE0N
CAST YOUR SOLSTICE SPELLS WITCHES!!
Some brighter news. Tomorrow we will have 1 second more daylight than today. ☀️
Happy Solstice to all who celebrate !! https://t.co/en1kmH7fFx
Today is one of my favorite days of the year. After today, the days will get longer. #light #WinterSolstice https://t.co/OLq4bAWoFP
Get ready for the longest night of the year. 🌃 @GuyBrownWeather says the winter solstice arrives just before 10:30 p.m., when temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s. 🥶 📉 https://t.co/c5aRtPyY0w
First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice. https://t.co/jDX8l7LLje Click the image to read more:
A beautiful Solstice morning in the DMV! #DCwx @capitalweather https://t.co/o8SUM3RFsn
Happy #DecemberSolstice! 🌞 Understanding seasons - a look at the hourly incoming solar radiation during the two solstices (23.5°N/S). I've added a red marker for ease of viewing. Dashed line shows the equator This graphic can now be found at https://t.co/Gq4vXKSUnO https://t.co/rLka5gw7lU
Happy Solstice, everyone! Things will get brighter from here. You'll see.
2023 Winter Solstice Sunrise! #CapitolHill #uscapitol @capitalweather https://t.co/jq34XaXyny
Merry Winter solstice! From here we go up, into storm season 2024! 🚀 ☀️
Sunrise on the winter solstice behind lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City, Thursday morning #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork #sunrise #WinterSolstice https://t.co/VUSOfhPTyl
Lookin' for more daylight? Between today and the next solstice, it's all gains. https://t.co/cXsk7KSAxV
Beautiful winter solstice sunrise in Washington DC 🌅 https://t.co/10P3Gp5uEy
This is a great graphic explaining season. We have been in Meteorological Winter for Weeks but the Winter Solstice is today. Daylight hours gradually increase after today.... https://t.co/mIhfDb4ehN
The good news? After today, the days keep getting longer for the next six months https://t.co/l8anjSs5VJ
Happy Thursday! Brrrrrr @capitalweather #dmv #sunrise #nofilter https://t.co/e68dwvN6IW
Happy #Solstice! In #Miami, we get about 10h 32m of daylight on the Winter Solstice, the least of the year. (On the Summer Solstice, we get about 13h 45m of daylight.) https://t.co/0jo23lqkC0
Your Thursday forecast is frosty then nice to welcome winter! Specifically, the solstice occurs at 10:27 p.m. https://t.co/9oN0Q0POvq
Happy Winter Solstice! 12/22/2023 03:27 UTC. Look at the Southern Hemisphere hogging all the sunshine. https://t.co/I12rbo6nKM