<ul><li>The December solstice marks the beginning of the year's shortest season.</li><li>The season between the December solstice and March equinox is approximately 89 days, making it Earth's shortest season.</li><li>The December solstice occurs on December 21, 2024, at 9:21 UTC, officially starting the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere.</li><li>The shortest season is a result of Earth reaching its perihelion, the point in its orbit closest to the sun, in early January, causing it to move more swiftly.</li></ul>

Year’s shortest season to start at December solstice

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