Because Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun, being further away means it travels slower along its orbit. This ...

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 ...

It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year - The term ‘solstice’ derives from the Latin ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday was the longest day of the year north of ...

Summer officially began Friday in the Northern Hemisphere with the longest daylight of the year at around 15 hours.

Do you yearn for long days and short nights? Then this could be the best day of the year for you and your fellow sunlight ...

Astronomically speaking, however, the Earth’s equator is aligned directly with the Sun on the vernal equinox. In 2025, that occurs at 5:01 a.m. EDT on March 20 .