Today marks the longest day of the year, with summer officially in full swing. The summer solstice will occur at 10:42 p.m., allowing us to soak up extra daylight. What is the summer ...

The summer solstice explained: Why the day is so long The longest day of the year, otherwise known as the summer solstice, has fallen on June 21, marking the astronomical start to the season.

Friday is the day of the summer solstice, traditionally known as the first day of summer. But what makes it so significant for summer and what does it mean for us in Houston? Here are five things to ...

December 21 marks the shortest day and the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. What causes this change? Read on to know the celestial phenomenon behind it.

The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter.