The summer solstice is an annual occurrence that happens when one particular hemisphere experiences its longest day and shortest night of the year. It occurs at the exact moment when the Sun reaches ...

The summer solstice—also called midsummer—has long been recognized and often celebrated by many cultures. Egyptians built the ...

The summer solstice heralds the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the day with the most daylight for the year. But what's the science behind the longest day and ...

Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn’t officially begin until Saturday. Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the ...

(See the summer solstice from a Roman emperor’s party cave.) The winter solstice has had its share of celebrations, too. On June 24, in time with the Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the Inca ...

Do you yearn for long days and short nights? Then this could be the best day of the year for you and fellow sunlight seekers. The summer solstice is Wednesday, June 21. It's the longest day and ...