The first day of summer is near and the June solstice will bring us the longest day of the year. Here's when and what to know ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America.

In ancient times, the summer solstice was marked as a period of spiritual arrival for one’s soul. It was a symbolic ...

The summer solstice on June 20 signifies the beginning of prime time for birds, butterflies and beautiful nights filled with ...

Known as the "Gateway to the Arctic," Tromsø is one of Norway’s most famous spots for witnessing natural wonders—both the ...

When is the first day of summer? Find out all the facts about the longest day of the year! When is the first day of summer in ...

Learn how the summer solstice affects plant growth and why this signal may be in jeopardy as temperatures rise.

Two days after the summer solstice, California loses four seconds of daylight, according to Time and Date. By the end of June, the state will have lost an additional two minutes and 40 seconds since ...

A new study led by UBC researchers suggests that the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—may serve as a key cue for ...

While it may already feel like summer in Western New York, the official start of the season, according to the astronomical calendar, is still a little over a week away. This year, the summer solstice ...

(THE CONVERSATION) The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88% of Earth’s people who live in the Northern Hemisphere.

As the sun climbs to its highest point in the sky, casting its golden embrace upon the Northern Hemisphere, we arrive at the ...