People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America, and ...

Felt like staying in bed longer this morning? It might be because the shorter days are affecting your circadian rhythm.

Bolivians gathered in the mountains and city viewpoints to celebrate the Andean New Year, a tradition rooted in pre-Hispanic ...

Chileans got dressed up for a Gay Pride parade, cricket players from Australia and West Indies faced off on the Caribbean ...

The summer solstice this year happens at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, June 20, in the Bay Area. Here’s what to know: In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs when the North Pole attains its maximum tilt toward ...

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. Celebrate with outdoor activities, traditional rituals, and reflections on nature.

Australia is set to observe the winter solstice for 2025 on June 21, marking the shortest day. Despite this, the coldest temperatures are expected in mid to late July due to seasonal lag, where oceans ...

Aymara Indigenous people hold up their hands to receive the first rays of sunlight in celebration of the Andean New Year 5533 marking the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice, in El ...

Once a year, an astronomical alignment ushers in this seasonal change. Like its winter counterpart, the summer solstice is celebrated across the world—and shrouded in myth.

The longest day of the year, and the official start of summer, has arrived in the U.S. The summer solstice takes place Friday, June 20, and will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in ...