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Could trees know when the summer solstice is?
People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the summer solstice is an important cue for plants too.
Longest day of the 2025 nears. What to know ahead of summer solstice.
The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Summer solstice 2025: What to know as 1st day of summer arrives
The 2025 summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20, at 10:42 p.m. ET, according to NASA and the Old Farmer's Almanac. This marks the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, when the Earth's tilt positions it closest to the Sun.
When is the first day of summer 2025? What to know about the summer solstice
The first day of summer is marked by the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year. Here's what to know about summer 2025.
Summer is just days away. Are you ready for the solstice in Mississippi? What to know
It could feel like summer is already here in Mississippi, but the hottest temperatures of the year will be here soon. What to know about the solstice
The Summer Solstice Seen From Space
East satellite captured this footage of the Earth’s tilt changing relative to the Sun over an entire year of orbit. Look closely. You’ll see seasons changing and storms crossing oceans.
Britain Summer Solstice
People gather Saturday at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Summer solstice: Sunshine and high temperatures
FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your summer solstice weather forecast. Major Blow to 500K Migrants After Supreme Court Ruling Why electricity prices are surging for U.S. households An unarmed Royal Navy warship has just quietly struck a blow for freedom 20 Texan Recipes That Anyone Who Lives There Will Defend Until Their Dying Breath The ocean is changing colors,
Live Science3d
Hello, summer! June solstice brings the start of summer, and the longest day of the year, to North America
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America, and ...
The New York Times4d
Today Is the Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons. By Katrina Miller On Friday, everyone in the northern half of our planet will experience the s ...
Summer solstice: What to know about the longest day of the year
According to NASA, it’s one day a year when the sun is above the horizon for significantly longer than usual. It marks the ...
Fairs, cons, and nature: Summer-themed events this weekend
The solstice is tonight, and that means it is officially summer this weekend, and with it, plenty of summer-themed events.
4 Things To Know About The 1st Major U.S. Summer Heatwave
The start of astronomical summer also brings the first major and dangerous U.S. heatwave of 2025. Here's what you need to ...
Summer solstice is June 20. Here’s why it matters to Nevada’s Indigenous communities
This year, the summer solstice is on June 20 at 7:42 p.m. PST, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The exact date and time vary from year to year, typically falling between June 20 and June 22. The ...
Cape Cod Times1d
Doug the Quahog predicts 80 beach days this summer -- eight more than last year
For the 17th year, Doug the Quahog predicts summer on Cape Cod, calling for 80 of the season's 94 days to be sunny.