Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The winter solstice, occurring on Dec. 21 in 2023, is the shortest day of the year. However, the earliest sunsets of the year occurred around Dec. 7. Meteorologist Joe Martucci explains why this phenomenon is. Plus, take a look at the actual difference in sunset times between Dec. 7 and the solstice two weeks later.
The winter solstice, occurring on Dec. 21 in 2023, is the shortest day of the year. However, the earliest sunsets of the year occurred around Dec. 7. Meteorologist Joe Martucci explains why this phenomenon is. Plus, take a look at the actual difference in sunset times between Dec. 7 and the solstice two weeks later.










