Shortest Day 2024 Sunset. This is the day when the sun's annual journey through the constellations of the zodiac reaches its. The winter solstice is saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the northern hemisphere—ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.
For example, sunset on december 8 in new york was at 4:28 p.m. The shortest day can occur on december 20, 21, 22, or 23.