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The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Vernal equinox: How to see spring begin, just by looking at the stars

You can tell spring has officially begun in the Northern Hemisphere just by looking at the stars. Here's how to easily spot the Spring Triangle without a telescope.

LiveScience · Mar 18, 2025

'Rising temperatures melted corpses out of the Antarctic permafrost': The rise of one of Earth's most iconic trees in an uncertain world

As the Atlantic grew wider, the ancestral population of all of today's oaks may have been straddling the continents of the Northern Hemisphere. If so, the ancestor of the oaks we know today was a widespread population that was cleaved in half as North America inched westward.

LiveScience · Dec 22, 2024

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Winter solstice 2024 brings shortest day of the year to Northern Hemisphere today

The winter solstice marks the official start of the astronomical winter, as the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky as seen from Earth. This seasonal change occurs on Dec. 21, 2024.

Space · Dec 21, 2024

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Why isn't the darkest time of the year also the coldest?

Why aren't the solstices the coldest and hottest days of the year?

LiveScience · Nov 18, 2024

Autumnal equinox 2024 brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere today

The autumnal equinox brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere today as the sun passes directly over the equator at noon. But are day and night actually equal length today?

Space · Sep 22, 2024

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Why can’t it always be summer? It’s all about the Earth’s tilt

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024

What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?

Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

Fall equinox 2024: When it is, why it happens and what to look for

On Sunday, Sept. 22, day and night will be nearly equal in length as Earth spins side-on to the sun and autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere.

LiveScience · Sep 15, 2024

Russia, China Join Forces For Major Naval Exercise

Russian and Chinese warships began joint drills in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, part of a major naval exercise that will see Moscow sail through waters spanning the Northern Hemisphere and Pacific.

International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024

Solar Storms May Produce Faint Auroras Across Northern Hemisphere

Solar storms may create colorful auroras in the Northern Hemisphere. Sun's active phase leads to frequent displays.

Top News · Aug 12, 2024

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

Space forecasters say solar storms persisting from the weekend may produce colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for.

Summer is the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere without a telescope. The key is to find clear, dark skies on moonless nights.

LiveScience · Jul 2, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024

Why is July the hottest month of the year?

The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.

Space · Jun 20, 2024

Summer solstice 2024 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere

The summer solstice, also known as the June solstice arrives June 20 at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT), marking the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

Space · Jun 19, 2024

June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

Summer will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (June 20) at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT) — the June Solstice. Here's what you need to know.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

Summer solstice 2024: What is it and when is the longest day of the year?

Summer kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice on Thursday

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LiveScience · Jun 17, 2024

Strawberry Moon 2024: See summer's first full moon rise a day after solstice

June's full "Strawberry Moon" rises one day after the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This will be the lowest full moon of the year.

LiveScience · Jun 17, 2024

Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.

The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how to spot them.

LiveScience · May 14, 2024

Tree rings reveal summer 2023 was the hottest in 2 millennia

Tree rings suggest the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, with temperatures exceeding those of the coldest summer in the same period by 7 degrees Fahrenheit (3.9 Celsius).

LiveScience · Apr 2, 2024

Explosive green 'Mother of Dragons' comet now visible in the Northern Hemisphere

The green comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is now visible in the night sky in North America. Here's how to see it.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

NASA Prepares For Once-In-A-Lifetime 'New Star' Phenomenon In Night Sky

The nova will appear as a bright spot between the Boötes and Hercules constellations, visible from the Northern Hemisphere.

Space · Mar 19, 2024

Vernal equinox 2024 brings spring to the Northern Hemisphere today

On March 19, the vernal equinox will see spring come to the Northern Hemisphere as the sun reaches the spot where the ecliptic and celestial equator cross each other.

Space · Mar 13, 2024

See Mercury at its best in the night sky this month

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we're in the midst of a fine "window of opportunity" for viewing Mercury in the evening sky throughout March.

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