Shortest Day Longest Night 2024 Europe. The actual moment of the solstice in 2024 will occur at 9.21am gmt in the uk, but most people concentrate on the whole solstice day, which has been recognised by holidays and festivals in. In 2024, in the northern hemisphere, it takes place on december 21.

In december, the winter solstice marks the exact moment the northern hemisphere is tilted the furthest away from the sun. The winter solsitice is both the shortest day of the year and also the longest night.