When Does Winter Start? It Depends What You Mean by ‘Winter’
Dec 21, 2016, 12:29 PM
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Brrrreaking news: In 2016, the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is Wednesday. The season will begin at 10:44 UTC or 5:44 a.m. Eastern Time.
That means Wednesday is the day with the fewest hours and minutes of sunlight for the whole year, also known as the winter solstice.