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A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere's weird, wild summer - and what it means for Australia

The Northern Hemisphere summer has brought one extreme event after another – from heatwaves to wildfires and floods. It comes as the world likely heads into an El Niño pattern, which brings a higher chance of hot, dry weather in much of Australia.

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Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China

WASHINGTON: Summer has just begun in the Northern Hemisphere but a brutal heat wave is already gripping parts of Europe, China and the United States, where record temperatures expected this weekend are a stark illustration of the dangers of a warming climate.

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AP PHOTOS: In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool off

Millions around the world have been seeking refuge from the scorching sun as climate change, a strong El Nino and summer in the Northern Hemisphere converge, toppling temperature records.

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Does the direction water rotates down the drain depend on which hemisphere you're in? Debunking the Coriolis effect in your sink

In countries near the Earth’s equator, tourists are often dazzled by a demonstration of a mysterious physical phenomenon. A presenter will position three buckets of water – one in the Northern Hemisphere, one in the Southern Hemisphere, and one directly on the equator – and let the water drain out.

The Conversation

Intensity of extreme rainfall events estimated to increase by 15%

This article explains how climate warming is causing a decrease in snowfall and an increase in rainfall at high altitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Hindu

Watch the full Buck Moon — the year's 1st supermoon — gallop into the sky on July 3

July's full moon will be one of the closest to Earth of the year and one of the lowest-hanging as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.

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Watch the world choke on CO2 in eerie NASA videos of manmade emissions

The animations highlight emissions from different human and natural sources, with the main contribution coming from the burning of fossil fuels.

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Why did the last ice age end?

What caused the last ice age to end around 10,000 years ago?

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Watch sunlight dance across Earth from solstice to solstice in this gorgeous video

An amazing new video demonstrates how Earth's tilt changes throughout the year, causing the day to lengthen and shorten from north to south as the planet orbits the sun.

Space

Summer solstice 2023 marks longest day in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began on June 21 as the summer solstice 2023 occurred at 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.

Space

What is the summer solstice, and why is June 21 the longest day?

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year for most of the world’s population, Al Jazeera explains the phenomenon.

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Summer solstice brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge

A seemingly curious alliance of druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists gathered around Stonehenge and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

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2 planets will align with the 'Earth-shining' moon on the summer solstice. Here's how to watch.

Astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins with the closest alignments of Mars, Venus and the 'Earth-shining' crescent moon until 2028.

LiveScience

Summer solstice 2025: When is the solstice, why does it happen, and how do cultures celebrate?

What is the summer solstice, and when does it happen? The longest day of the year falls on either June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know about the science, and timing, of the summer solstice.

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June’s Short Nights To Bring Plenty Of Stargazing Opportunities

June has the shortest nights of the entire year across the Northern Hemisphere, but there will still be plenty to see in the sky

Inverse

Crescent Venus, Elusive Meteors, and More: 4 Sky Events to Catch in June

The sky will be full of wonders this month, boasting a supermoon, elusive meteor shower, crescent Venus, and more.

The Independent UK

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means

Spring has sprung: Monday marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere

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Vernal equinox 2023 brings spring to the Northern Hemisphere with a not-so-equal timing twist

On March 20 at 5:24 p.m. EDT (2:24 p.m. PDT) the spring (or vernal) equinox occurs as the sun's rays shine directly down on the equator.

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Winter solstice 2024: When does winter start?

When does winter start in 2024? Here's the science of the winter solstice, and why its the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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How to photograph the partial solar eclipse on March 29

All you need to know about the solar eclipse visible in the northern hemisphere as the moon takes a bite from the sun

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The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

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Perseid meteor shower 2024: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

Everything you need to know about August's prolific display of "shooting stars."

LiveScience

Autumn equinox 2025: When does fall begin, and what is an equinox?

Equinoxes occur twice a year, with night and day being almost the exact same length all across the world. The next equinox is the September fall equinox, beginning on Sept. 22, 2025 in North America.

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When is the winter solstice and what happens?

Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

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