People gather at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Zhanna Manukyan/PA via AP) ...

The summer solstice, a celestial event marking the sun’s peak in the sky, is celebrated worldwide through a diverse blend of traditions and festivities. From ancient spiritual rituals to ...

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 ...

The Summer Solstice arrives on Jun 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m. An astrologer sheds light on the areas of our lives primed to flourish under the zenith of our favorite death star.

Summer gets its official start in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the summer solstice. FILE – A man prepares to enter the water as the sun rises above the Miribel lake, outside Lyon ...

Solstice is a combination of the Latin words sol, meaning "sun," and sistere, meaning "to stop," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It's derived from the Latin word solstitium.

The first day of summer is coming with a heat wave. Here's when and what to know about the summer and winter solstice of 2025 and what they bring.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The 2025 summer solstice arrives at 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20 (0242 GMT June 21). On this day, skywatchers across the northern hemisphere will enjoy the longest stretch of daylight all year.

Summer is here, and it's about to get hot. Today is the first official day of summer and if you don't know where the nearest pool is, it's time to find out before Kentucky's anticipated hot ...