Tahoe City Shortest Day of the Year | December 21, 2023

It’s here! Today is the shortest day of the year in Tahoe City, California, Thursday, December 21, 2023!

Everyone has their favorite holiday, or day of the year to celebrate, and for me, one of my favorites is the shortest day of the year!

I know that sounds strange celebrating the shortest day of the year, but for me, I’ve always lived in areas that when we make the time change, and we fall back into Standard Time we really have experienced a short day of sunshine, which is less than ideal.

It’s always hard for me to have it be so dark at 5 p.m. when just a few months ago it was still light at 8 p.m.!

So for these reasons, I can’t help but look forward to those warmer, longer, sunshine filled days and evenings!

The shorest day of the year means tomorrow we begin the process of adding daylight to our days, and the march towards the longest day of the year in June!

For me, the new year has already started!!! Tomorrow, sunrise will be at 7:17 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:42 p.m., that’s almost two (2) extra minutes of sunshine!!! In thirty (30) days that an hour of extra daylight at the end of the day! The magic of time moving forwrd!

Another thing that happens on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in addition to being the shortest day of the year, we also mark the winter solstice and the official beginning of the 2023-2024 winter season here in North Lake Tahoe- Truckee area!

The seasons have changed, another year has passed, and we all keep moving forward towards a new day, new year, and the beauty, and fun that comes with our winter activities!

So before this winter season becomes more amazing memories capatured in your photographs – enjoy the snow – enjoy the moment!

Here are some more dates to mark on your calendar:

End of this year is Sunday, December 31, 2023, just 11 days left in 2023, including today
The beginning of a new year, Monday, January 1, 2024, at the stroke of midnight only 12 days from today. How about an extra day? Yes, it’s Leap Year, and Thursday, February 29, 2024 is just 70 days away.
Ready for the next time change to set your clocks ahead one hour (back to Daylight Savings Time)? Sunday, March 10, 2024, just 80 days away.
The longest day of the year in 2024 | Thursday, June 20, 2024: That’s only 182 days | or 4,368 hours | or 262,080 minutes, from today!

As you make plans for 2024, my hope for you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and glorious days!

I hope you make the most out of the holidays and enjoy a better year ahead of you here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

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Tahoe City Shortest Day of the Year | December 21, 2023