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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.

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

The Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, happens around December 20-22 when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn.

These dates for the summer and winter solstices are reversed in the southern hemisphere. The date can change because the Earth takes roughly 365.25 days to orbit the Sun.

The solstice takes place at 10:42 p.m. on June 20, 2025. Daylight hours in Michigan on the solstice will range from approximately 15 hours and 15 minutes to over 16 hours depending on location.