A group of people in the early morning of the summer solstice in Wiltshire, England. The northern hemisphere celebrates the summer solstice as the longest day and shortest night of the year.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever wondered why summer kicks off with the longest day of the year? It’s all thanks to the summer solstice, a super cool astronomical event that marks the official start of summer in ...

You're not imaging it. The sun has been rising later in Illinois following the winter solstice. But the days aren't getting ...

The summer solstice on Thursday signals the end of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of a brand-new season, one that promises more warmth and more sunlight. To mark the transition into ...

MORE ACTIVE AT NIGHT. TODAY MARKS THE OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER. IT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE, WHICH MEANS IT’S THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR. YEAH, HERE’S FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVERING BROOKE.

During winter in the United States, the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Less sunlight shines ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.The annual Summer Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara pulled out all of the "flights of fancy" themed stops. La Boheme dancers wore special outfits to mark the parade’s 50th ...

The 2025 winter solstice will happen at 7:10 a.m. PST on Dec. 21. Sunrise in Oregon that day will be at approximately 7:48 ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It's ...

Do you yearn for long days and short nights? Then this could be the best day of the year for you and your fellow sunlight seekers.The summer solstice is Thursday, June 20. It’s the longest day and ...