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The summer solstice is here. What to know about the longest day of the year.
Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.
Winter solstice is on Saturday but it won't bring Australia's coldest weather
The winter solstice has the least amount of incoming heat directly from sunlight. However, for nearly the whole of Australia, ...
When is the winter solstice?
Felt like staying in bed longer this morning? It might be because the shorter days are affecting your circadian rhythm.
Photos of global celebrations marking the start of the summer and winter solstices
People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...
The winter solstice is here, but the coldest weather is still to come
Today may be the shortest day of the year across Australia. Here's why those hoping the worst of winter is behind them will ...
Tasmanians take the plunge as Australia marks the annual Winter Solstice and shortest day of the year
It’s the nation’s darkest day and will soon be our longest night but hundreds shrugged off the cold to mark the solstice.
When is the longest day of the year? What to know about the summer solstice
The summer solstice marks the beginning of astronomical summer each year, typically falling between June 20 and June 22. In meteorology, the official start of the summer season is June 1, marking the ...