The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on finishing ...

WASHINGTON — The summer solstice, the official start of summer, is on Friday, June 20. For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Earth ...

Christmas is just days away - but it’s not the only winter celebration in the calendar. Different cultures have celebrated the winter solstice since the dawn of human history. The solstice - which ...

The summer solstice is on June 20, 2025 The summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere happens on Dec. 21 or 22 each year. With the cool temperatures and rain in the region recently, it seems like ...

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.

I’ve always found a calendar to be an annoying beggar of my time. While a necessity in daily life, as someone who spends much of his time outdoors, I prefer the timetable of the seasons. Nothing in ...

WASHINGTON — The summer solstice, the official start of summer, is on Friday, June 20. For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Earth ...