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Summer solstice 2026: When does summer start in the Northern Hemisphere?

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 start of summer.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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: 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.

Perseid meteor shower 2026: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

Perseid meteor shower 2026: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

The 2026 Persied meteor shower could be the best one in years, thanks to a new moon that will also cause a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12.

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

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.

When is the winter solstice and what happens?

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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