(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.

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 ...

Events in Baltimore County this week, featuring the Lavender Festival, live music and a conversation about Juneteenth.

In a little more than a week, on June 21, the summer solstice will occur. That’s the day when the Earth's axis is tilted at its closest point from the ...

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 ...

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

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year. Here's why it can occur on June 20, June 21 or June 22. Plus: Solstice 2025 ...

By Kathy Farley Submitted to Corner Post You’ve heard the word solstice mentioned, but do you know what it means? There’s one coming up soon, so let’s review. The word solstice is roughly translated ...

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

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 ...