With Chicago and its surrounding suburbs seeing the first measurable snowfall of the season on Tuesday, the conditions outside are already feeling like fall has come to an end.
While the meteorological winter begins on at the start of December, the astronomical start of winter is marked by the winter solsticeWith Chicago and its surrounding suburbs seeing the first measurable snowfall of the season on Tuesday, theDespite the snow and cold weather outside, the official start to winter is still more than a month away.
While meteorological seasons are generally recognized as periods of three months beginning at the start of every third month, astronomical seasons are lined up with biannual equinoxes and solstices. The first day of winter coincides with the winter solstice, which is also the shortest day of the year in terms of hours of sunlight.The winter solstice marks the point when the North Pole is at its' furthest location away from the sun, creating the atmosphere for shorter hours of sunlight.on Wednesday, Dec. 21, marking the official start of winter.
While the solstice and shortest day of the year will both occur on Dec. 21, the following day is recognized as the first full day of winter.
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