People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...

The summer solstice is a moment in space and time during the annual orbit when our tilted planet's Northern Hemisphere points the most toward the sun.

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It's ...

The first day of summer is coming with a heat wave. Here's when and what to know about the summer and winter solstice of 2025 and what they bring.

The first day of summer is coming with a heat wave. Here's when and what to know about the summer and winter solstice of 2025 and what they bring.

The summer solstice this year happens at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, June 20, in the Bay Area. Here’s what to know: In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs when the North Pole attains its maximum tilt toward ...

Friday, June 20, 2025, marks the first astronomical day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also known as the summer solstice or June solstice and the longest day of the year.

This year, the Summer Solstice arrived at 10:42 p.m. on June 20. The word “solstice” is derived from the Latin words sol (Sun ...

From Finland's bonfires to England's Stonehenge gathering, here are eight global traditions that celebrate the longest day.

The official marker of the summer season arrives tonight. It's the summer solstice, which has been celebrated for thousands of years.