Winter Solstice 2024 Sunset Time. On december 21, 2024, the earth’s axial tilt of 23.5 degrees will position the north pole at its furthest distance from the sun,. Summer begins in the southern hemisphere at the same time.
The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere, falls on december 21, 2024, at 2:49 pm. The winter solstice marks the first day of winter on the astronomical calendar.