The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

Astronomical winter begins when the northern hemisphere is tilted its furthest away from the sun. That happens this weekend on the longest night of the year.

The event marks the beginning of a longer period of daylight. Get ready to enjoy some fun in the sun as summer solstice makes its arrival this June. The event marks the beginning of a longer period of ...

WASHINGTON — The winter solstice, the astronomical start of winter, is this weekend. For those north of the equator, the solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21, marks the shortest day and longest night of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: 1000Words at Depositphotos.com. When winter sets in, and daylight is gone well before dinner, it’s hard not to ...

If you've been feeling as dark and dreary as the weather, the winter solstice is here to remind you that your somber mood is temporary. On December 21, 2025, all of us living in the Northern ...

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter.

The 2025 winter solstice will happen at 7:10 a.m. PST on Dec. 21. Sunrise in Oregon that day will be at approximately 7:48 a.m. PST, with sunset at 4:30 p.m. PST, creating the shortest day of the year ...