The winter solstice—a day many hear about, but may not completely understand. Most people know it’s the shortest day of the year, but they may not know the science behind it. Why does it ...

(The opposite holds true for the Southern Hemisphere, where June brings the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year.) Read on for some more intriguing facts about the summer solstice.

Summer begins on June 1st in the meteorological world, and June 21st astronomically. But strictly from the standpoint of the ...

Why is it so warm across southern Australia this autumn? Where’s the rain? ‘Blocking’ high pressure systems are to blame, but ...

One clue that the Buena Vista site was aligned with the seasons comes from a menacing statue (Ojeda is in the background) that faces the winter solstice sunset. Neil A. Duncan They were excavating ...

The first meteorological day of summer is always the same, but the astronomical season starts on a different day each year. What to know in 2025 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Winter Solstice is fast approaching, with animals settling in to hibernate and humans plugging in every light possible to stay awake past 5 p.m. If you, like many ...

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