There are two different definitions of winter: meteorological and astronomical. One started Dec. 1; the other won't be here ...

As winter approaches, we look at how seasons change, when the Earth will be closest to the sun, and other space events to ...

In just a few days, the winter solstice will take place, meaning Michiganders can start looking forward to longer days and ...

Don’t worry, the shortest day of the year is closer than you think - The shortest day of the year will see an early sunset at ...

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica was -129 degrees Fahrenheit and the warmest temperature ever recorded in ...

Solstice is almost here. As we say goodbye to long evenings and bundle up for chillier nights, it’s a good time to remember ...

Seasons are caused by the Earth being tilted on its axis as it orbits the sun, and the winter solstice occurs when "Earth's ...

Ask any meteorologist and they will tell you winter has begun. That’s because meteorological winter starts on December 1 and ...

As frosty temperatures fall over the Bluegrass State, the aptly named "Cold Moon" will shine ahead of the winter solstice.

The arrival of the winter solstice will herald the start of astronomical winter. When the day comes, here's what happens.

Nighttime's encroachment into the afternoon will end Saturday when the sun sets at 5:01 p.m. The next afternoon, Sunday, will ...