Winter Solstice 2024 Meaning. — the winter solstice marks the point in the year when the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun. — the winter solstice heralds the astronomical start of winter and marks the day with the fewest hours of daylight for the year.
— winter 2024 starts on saturday, december 21st in the northern hemisphere, with the first day of winter being the shortest daylight day of the year with. — its winter solstice will arrive june 20, 2024, the same day the northern hemisphere celebrates its summer solstice.