Why New Yorkers Will See More Daylight After The Winter Solstice

Tis’ the most wonderful time of the year in New York state. The holidays bring friends, family and co-workers together to celebrate the magic of the season.

In New York state, we can experience Christmas light shows, festive events and more. December 2024 also marked the start of the Winter Solstice.

Winter Solstice 2024 Has Officially Started, What Does That Mean?

CBS News explained that the Winter Solstice is not only the first day of winter but is also the day that has the shortest amount of daylight.

The Old Farmer's Almanac shared that the Winter Solstice started on December 21, 2024. They shared,

"Although the winter solstice means the start of winter, it also means the return of more sunlight. It only gets brighter from here! ☃️ "

I was happy to see this post from The Old Farmer's Almanac about how we can look forward to brighter days ahead.

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What Did The First Day Of Winter Look Like In Different States?

Facebook users shared their pictures including the first day of winter in the comments section of The Old Farmers Almanac's post. From Michigan to Virginia and even Alaska, these comments highlighted the Winter Solstice of 2024.

"Winter in Michigan...☃️"

"Happy Winter Solstice Day! We actually got a little bit of snow this morning and it made me happy! Virginia USA"

"City street lights were still on at 10:00 am, as we are near Anchorage, Alaska. Yeah, as daylight hours will soon be longer again. Something Alaskans look forward to. Enjoy your sunshine!!"

"Wish we had winter in Colorado"

"Florida needs to have some cold days. According to the Almanac we are suppose to be cold and wet. We're waiting!!!"

"No chilly turn of the season today where I live. It’s going to be 81° here in Tucson today. "

Although it's been chilly within New York state, residents can look forward to seeing more daylight each day this month. I hope we get warmer temperatures than we've been having.

Why New Yorkers Will See More Daylight After The Winter Solstice

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CBS News shared exciting information about when New York state residents can start seeing more daylight. I've noticed that the sun is setting later and I've been enjoying this.

They explained that each day after the Winter Solstice, we will gain one more minute of sunlight, woohoo!

They also mentioned,

"It doesn't sound like much, but after just two months, or around 60 days, we'll be seeing about an hour more of sunlight."

I'm looking forward to those 8pm sunsets in the summer months but as for now, we can welcome back more daylight each day within New York state.

Which season is your favorite to experience in New York state? Tell us more below.

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During this time of year, it's convenient for us to look up businesses to support and also purchase something from for an occasion.

Let's take a look at these must-visit Hudson Valley locations.

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6 Things To See At Bethel Woods Museum

The Museum at Bethel Woods is located at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts which is the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Museum Festival.

While some attendees visit for their concerts, others also enjoy exploring their Bindy Baazar Trail, concerts in the Event Gallery, attending classes, exhibits and events as well.

The Museum at Bethel Woods is a groovy place where visitors can step back in time to experience the history of the 1960's and hear personal stories from those who attended the festival. This museum is unique, has fun photo opportunities to engage in, videos to watch and knowledge to gain from their time in The Museum at Bethel Woods.

Take a look through the history of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

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