Why the shortest 'day' of the year is actually the longest Why the shortest 'day' of the year is actually the longest This year, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21, at 10:59 EST. (Getty Images) ... https://www.gadgetclock.com/why-the-shortest-day-of-the-year-is-actually-the-longest/?feed_id=436928&_unique_id=61c254ada27ce https://www.gadgetclock.com/why-the-shortest-day-of-the-year-is-actually-the-longest/?feed_id=436928&_unique_id=61c254ada27ce https://www.gadgetclock.com/why-the-shortest-day-of-the-year-is-actually-the-longest/?feed_id=436928&_unique_id=61c254ada27ce