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The winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 this year. As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a ...

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — With the official start of winter just days away, many people will be heading to the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, to observe the winter ...

Cahokia Mounds is the largest archaeological site in the Americas north of Mexico. 80 mounds remain from an original tally of 120. Luigi Mangione waives extradition to New York Wondering About CVT ...

Some ancient monuments such as Newgrange, Stonehenge, Cahokia Woodhenge and Ahu Tongariki are aligned with the sunrise or sunset on the winter solstice. There is evidence that the winter solstice ...

(WEHT) — With the official start of winter approaching, the Indiana State Museum is holding a Winter Solstice Alignment event at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The event is scheduled for Friday ...

the Indiana State Museum is holding a Winter Solstice Alignment event at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The event is scheduled for Friday afternoon starting at 2:45 p.m.. Tickets ...

Central Indiana will have less than nine and a half hours of daylight on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, when winter officially starts this month. And while not everyone ...

The first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs when the Earth’s axis tilts farthest from the sun. This year, the solstice happens at 3:27 a.m. CT on Dec. 21. While the ...

Crisp air and falling temperatures serve as a reminder that the winter solstice is nearing. This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

Cahokia Mounds staff host sunrise observation events at Woodhenge the Sunday closest to each solstice and equinox. Location: 30 Ramey St., Collinsville, IL 62234 Hours: The grounds and trails are ...