Since Kepler's laws of motion dictate that celestial bodies orbit more slowly when farther from the sun, we are now moving at ...

Over 6,000 years old and still a site for worship, Stonehenge remains a unique place. As the first rays of the sun shine into ...

People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...

I was looking forward to writing a tribute to clear summer skies and great summer stargazing in the Pacific Northwest.

Have you ever wondered why days are longer in summer and shorter in winter? This happens because of two special astronomical ...

Bolivians gathered in the mountains and city viewpoints to celebrate the Andean New Year, a tradition rooted in pre-Hispanic ...

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest ...

Felt like staying in bed longer this morning? It might be because the shorter days are affecting your circadian rhythm.

The winter solstice occurs because of the Earth's tilt as it rotates around the sun. When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the nights last longer.

The Earth's 23.5-degree tilt on its axis is the main cause of the winter solstice and the shift in seasons. Check out the Indian timings for the event below: Winter solstice time - 02:49 PM ...

Yes! After the solstice, every day will have a little more sunlight than the one before. By the time we reach the summer solstice on June 20, 2025, it will be the longest day of the year.