Photo by Brett Fisher A full moon rises over Carson City Friday night. The shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice, ended with a spectacular full moon, which crested over the Virginia Range around 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon just minutes before sunset. Like this:Like Loading... Related Latest News Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s on its way: Events happening this week in Carson City and beyond Nevada Air National Guard deploys in support of Operation Epic Fury Western Nevada Safe Routes to School launches pedestrian safety campaign Carson City Fire Department: Spring open burning with required permit begins April 6 Local students participate in NAA Art Show Carson City Sheriff’s Office recent bookings include three warrants