| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/when-is-the-shortest-day-of-the-year-what-to-know-about-the-start-of-winter/3860327/ |
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The start of winter will also mark the shortest day of the year, but it might
not look how you'd expect.
The shortest day of the year doesn't actually mean the earliest sunset of the
year.
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In fact, the earliest ...