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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.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

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.

WEKU · Jun 21, 2023

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 · Jun 19, 2023

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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.

LiveScience · Jun 19, 2023

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

Zenger · Jun 14, 2023

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.

Inverse · Jun 1, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

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Space · Mar 20, 2023

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.

Space · Mar 20, 2023

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.

LiveScience · Dec 20, 2022

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

Digital Camera World · Oct 21, 2022

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.

Space · Sep 26, 2022

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.

LiveScience · Aug 8, 2022

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.

LiveScience · Mar 19, 2022

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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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