When is winter solstice and when is Iowa's earliest winter sunset?

With the sun setting before 5 p.m. and the cold winter weather finally arriving, Iowans could use a little more sunlight. The winter solstice is upon us, marking the end of sunset earlier each day.

What is the winter solstice?

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the winter solstice marks not only the shortest day and longest night, but also the first day of winter. Although winter technically begins around the end of December, the days get longer throughout the year until the summer solstice in June.

More:What will winter be like in Iowa? See what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts.

When is the winter solstice 2024?

The winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere in 2024 is at 3:21 a.m. on December 21st.

How much daylight will Iowa get during the winter solstice?

According to timeandate.com, Des Moines will see just over nine hours of daylight during the winter solstice. The sun rises at 7:38 a.m. and sets at 4:47 p.m

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