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 ...

Ready for winter to be over? You're in luck because spring is about to officially begin, making now a good time to talk about equinoxes and solstices. With the vernal equinox nearly upon us, here's ...

The summer solstice, which is approaching this week, typically marks the “official” start of summer, although it’s felt like summer in Florida for weeks. Solstices and equinoxes mark the first day of ...

We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons. By Katrina Miller This article was published in 2024 and has been updated for 2025’s summer solstice ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m. ET. Meteorological summer began on June 1 and ends August 31, while ...

The vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring, occurs on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. ET. An equinox happens when the sun's rays are directly over the equator, resulting in ...