New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Winter solstice 2024 marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a signal to celebrate seasonal change. When will we witness the solstice and what will change? Here's all you need about Winter solstice 2024.

In 2024, the Winter solstice will fall at 9:21 UTC on December 21 (3:21 am CST). Meanwhile, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said it is expected by 4:20 am EST. In India, this is around 2:30 pm on December 21.

This solstice marks long nights and short days for the Northern Hemisphere (winter); and short nights and long days for those in south of the equator (summer).

The December solstice marks the sun's southernmost point in the ...