Zodiac period · Astronomical event
Beginning of winter — the month of Capricorn
Monday, 21 December 2026 · exactly at 21:00 · UTC
A planet changes sign — the background of everyday matters shifts.
The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21, 2026, marking the astronomical beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This zodiac month lasts until the next solar ingress, on January 22, 2027.