Since the summer solstice back in June, the days have grown steadily shorter and the nights have grown steadily longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But thats about to reverse itself.Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official first day of winter, is on Saturday, December 21, this year (well, for the vast bulk of the worlds population anyway). How the solstices  along with the spring and fall equinoxes  work has fascinated curio…

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The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.

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The Sun will rise at 07:37 and will set at 16:44 (ANSA)

Il Sole sorgera' alle 07:37 e tramontera' alle 16:44 (ANSA)

Arriva il solstizio d'inverno, il giorno piu' corto dell'anno

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Italy

The winter solstice is coming, the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice occurs every December, and marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year.

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United Kingdom

Winter solstice marks shortest day and longest night of the year

IPMA forecasts point to slightly cloudy or clear skies, with periods of more cloudiness in the North of the country.

As previsões do IPMA apontam para céu pouco nublado ou limpo, com períodos de mais nebulosidade no Norte do país.

Chegou o inverno: quais as previsões para o dia mais curto do ano?

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Impresa

Winter is here: what are the forecasts for the shortest day of the year?

Tänään vietetään vuoden lyhintä päivää

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Finland

Today marks the shortest day of the year

[WATCH: In the video above check out a 'moonbow’ spotted in Northeast Ohio’s moonlit sky.] CLEVELAND (WJW) - Winter officially arrives this weekend, which means the shortest day of the year is upon us. Marked by the Winter Solstice, Saturday, Dec. 21 will be the shortest day and longest night of the year with just 9 hours and 10 minutes of daylight.  
	
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Ohio

United States

Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year

Today is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Heute ist auf der Nordhalbkugel der Erde der kürzeste Tag des Jahres.

Wintersonnenwende - Kürzester Tag des Jahres

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Germany

Winter Solstice - Shortest Day of the Year

BATON ROUGE — The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.For those who would rather have more sunlight, you can try to make your way to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is summer. Or be patient: Starting Sunday, days will get a little bit longer in the Northern Hemisphere every single day until late June.These annual …

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Virginia

Winter Solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would rather have more sunlight, you can try to make your way to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is summer. Or be patient: Starting Sunday, days will get a little bit longer in the Northern Hemisphere every single day until late June. These annual changes in s…

Winter Solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year

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