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132 Photos Of Snowy Places That Look Straight Out Of A Fairytale

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, winter has covered the landscape with its white blanket. But not everyone minds the cold. Armed with warm clothes and a sense of adventure, some embrace the season with enthusiasm. To show why they love it so much, skiers, snowboarders, mushers, and everyday…

Bored Panda · Jan 26

January 'Wolf Supermoon': How to see the full moon rise with Jupiter this weekend

The first full moon of 2026 and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere will shine brightly this week, just as Earth makes its annual closest approach to the sun.

LiveScience · Jan 1

Most of NZ’s flowering plants grow nowhere else – and Christmas falls in peak blooming season

Traditionally, the plants associated with Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere – holly, ivy, mistletoe – are celebrated for their evergreen leaves in winter or their fruits.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025

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Winter solstice 2025 marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere today

Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky.

Space · Dec 21, 2025

Shortest Day, Longest Night: Winter Solstice Approaches — What to Know and Why It Matters

The winter solstice on 21 December 2025 marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It also signals the start of astronomical winter, occurring when Earth's north pole is tilted furthest away from the Sun, resulting in the least daylight of the year.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025

When does winter start? Your guide to the 2025 winter solstice.

Astronomical winter begins Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how the solstice works.

LiveScience · Dec 11, 2025

Reduced air pollution is making clouds reflect less sunlight

Winter is setting in across the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, cold and cloudy winter days. Clouds play a vital role in the environment, providing rain but also reflecting sunlight before it reaches the Earth’s surface.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

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Utilities ETFs Could Power Up As Polar Vortex Threatens To Freeze The Grid

Forecasts are turning colder across the Northern Hemisphere, and utilities ETFs may deserve a closer look as a potential seasonal trade. Weather experts caution that a weakening polar vortex could allow Arctic air to sweep into the U.S., Europe and Asia this winter in a shift that could hike heating…

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025

Two green comets are streaming close to earth. Here’s how skygazers can see this rare occurrence

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Autumnal equinox 2025 brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere on Sept. 22

The autumn equinox brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere today when the sun passes over our planet's equator at noon.

Space · Sep 19, 2025

When is the fall equinox, and why does it happen?

On Monday, Sept. 22, day and night will be nearly equal in length as Earth's axis is side-on to the sun, officially beginning autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

LiveScience · Sep 10, 2025

Key Atlantic current could start collapsing as early as 2055, new study finds

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation brings heat to the Northern Hemisphere and regulates the climate globally, but research suggests it could weaken significantly in the coming decades.

LiveScience · Sep 4, 2025

Summer Solstice 2025 - horoscope, history, and rituals to celebrate the longest day of the year

The 2025 Summer Solstice is almost here and this is how you can mark the annual occasion and what gifts the Sun's peak could bring

Woman & Home · Jun 21, 2025

It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year

The term ‘solstice’ derives from the Latin words ‘sol’ for sun and ‘stitium’, meaning ‘pause’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Sunshine abounds as the summer solstice arrives

Summer gets its official start in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the summer solstice

Space · Jun 19, 2025

Summer solstice 2025 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20

The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.

LiveScience · Jun 10, 2025

Hello, summer! June solstice brings the start of summer, and the longest day of the year, to North America

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America, and June 21 in Europe.

LiveScience · May 13, 2025

The Milky Way will be visible across the US this month. Here's how to get the best views.

For those in midlatitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, the arc of our galaxy becomes easier to see in May. Here's when and where to look.

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LiveScience · Mar 31, 2025

See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse

The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 29, 2025

Partial solar eclipse to be visible in skies across France on Saturday

A partial solar eclipse will take place this Saturday, with the Moon crossing in front of the Sun for approximately four hours. The celestial event will be visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including France.

International Business Times · Mar 29, 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse To Cross Swathe Of Northern Hemisphere

Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar eclipse sweeps from eastern Canada to Siberia.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025

Partial solar eclipse: How and where to see it in Europe this weekend

The Moon will take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday and will be visible around the Northern Hemisphere, including across Europe. Here's what to know.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse In Northern Areas On Saturday

The moon will cross in front of the Sun for around four hours on Saturday, creating a partial solar eclipse that careful skygazers will able to see in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of North America and Africa

The moon will appear to take bites out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse in the Northern Hemisphere

Space · Mar 20, 2025

Spring equinox 2025: Say goodbye to winter in the Northern Hemisphere today

Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere.

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