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.

Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, June 20, at 10:42 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This annual event, known as the June solstice, marks a specific point in Earth’s orbit. And it happens ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It’s ...

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 ...

Get ready for the longest day of the year with the summer season set to officially begin Friday, June 20, when the summer solstice occurs at 10:42 p.m. >> Video above: How to stay hydrated during ...

The longest day of the year, otherwise known as the summer solstice, has fallen on June 21, marking the astronomical start to ...

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 ...