Historically, the winter solstice has been of great importance to many cultures, such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome, often as a marker for the passing seasons, and a possible time of rebirth.

The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in Egypt announced the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which will last for 88 days, 23 hours, and 39 minutes ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest ... [BBC] The prehistoric passage tomb at Newgrande is older than the Egyptian pyramids, having been built in about 3200 BC.

This weekend, the winter solstice takes place, meaning Michiganders can start looking forward to longer days and more ...

From sunrise gatherings to midsummer festivals, summer solstice celebrations certainly blow the winter cobwebs away ... Karnak in Egypt, and Chankillo in Peru stand as a testament to our ...

The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on December 21st this year. It marks the sun's lowest point in the sky, signifying the beginning of winter in ...

Summary: The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the winter solstice the longest night. This assembly is particularly suitable on, or near, the summer solstice - usually 21 June.