The summer solstice explained: Why the day is so long The longest day of the year, otherwise known as the summer solstice, has fallen on June 21, marking the astronomical start to the season.

Today marks the longest day of the year, with summer officially in full swing. The summer solstice will occur at 10:42 p.m., allowing us to soak up extra daylight. What is the summer ...

Friday is the day of the summer solstice, traditionally known as the first day of summer. But what makes it so significant for summer and what does it mean for us in Houston? Here are five things to ...

Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a moment of renewal.

When daylight saving time ends and the clocks "fall back" each fall, it feels like the amount of daylight is getting shorter and shorter. This is true. While adjusting our clocks back an hour in ...

You probably know that the winter solstice, which falls on Sunday, 21 December in 2025, is the shortest day of the year. It marks the start of winter in the astronomical calendar, though the ...

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Winter solstice 2025 is Dec. 21. Is it the shortest day of the year? The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the ...

The longest day of the year, otherwise known as the summer solstice, has fallen on June 21, marking the astronomical start to the season. With the most hours of daylight in a single day, the summer ...