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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.
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 ...
West Aussies shiver through the darkest week of the year as Winter Solstice approaches on June 21
West Aussies may have noticed temperatures dropping and days darkening in the past few weeks as we head towards the winter solstice.
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.
The winter solstice in New Zealand is today. Here's how the shorter days of winter can affect your sleep patterns
Felt like staying in bed longer this morning? It might be because the shorter days are affecting your circadian rhythm.
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 ...