When is winter solstice? Today for most of the world, but not California

You probably already know that today is the winter solstice — and to most people, that means very little. Yes, it does symbolize the beginning of winter, and it is the longest night and shortest day of the year. But as a holiday, it gets lost in the

During the winter solstice, sunlight enters the south-facing cave as far back as 250 feet. The cave is a rare natural site to view the solstice sun. Comments. The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by

Chances are, your calendar labels today as winter solstice, or the first day of winter. But if you're in California — or actually anywhere in the United States — that's wrong. The whole world marks the solstice at the same time, and this year that

During the winter solstice, sunlight enters the south-facing cave as far back as 250 feet. The cave is a rare natural site to view the solstice sun. Comments. The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by

To celebrate the season, the Texas Capitol has multiple Christmas trees and a Nativity scene on its grounds. But after a complaint by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, “a winter solstice” display urging the separation of church and state has been kicked out.