Summer officially begins Friday, June 20, at 10:41 p.m. Eastern time. That’s the precise moment of the summer solstice — ...

WUWM’s astronomy contributor Jean Creighton explains one of the most significant days on the astronomical calendar, the ...

The summer solstice occurs when the Earth's semi-axis in a given hemisphere reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun, ...

As the Chicago area prepares for a dangerous heat wave bringing searing temperatures and high humidity, the astronomical ...

Happy solstice-ing this June 20 to all summer lovers and ice cream aficionados; enjoy your free second scoop at Salt & Straw ...

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren't the only ...

In 2025, the summer solstice will fall on Friday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial ...

Friday, June 20, marks the longest day of the year and the first day of summer! This phenomenon is known as the summer ...

From bonfires on the beaches of Barcelona to sacred rituals at Stonehenge, cultures around the world mark the longest day of ...