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

Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Understand the difference between solstice and equinox in 2025, explained simply for students. Learn how Earth’s tilt affects ...

As the Earth glides along its path around the Sun, due to its tilt, our glowing orb rises and falls in the sky and its ...

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere will be shorter this year than last year by about 15 minutes, according to Timeanddate.com.

Join us for days 1-2 of our 9-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Equinox in their exclusive Retreat. From the ...