Happy summer solstice! On June 21 — the longest day of the year for those in the Northern Hemisphere — the ego-ruling sun will enter nurturing Cancer, kicking off a restorative new season.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

This year, the solstice officially occurs on Thursday, Dec. 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, this will usher in the astronomical winter, while the Southern Hemisphere will instead greet summertime with ...

What is the summer solstice? FILE - Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, June 21, 2023.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Happy summer solstice! On June 21 — the longest day of the year for those in the Northern Hemisphere — the ego-ruling sun will enter nurturing Cancer, kicking off a restorative new season.

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June ...

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun, leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The summer solstice is here. What to know about the longest day of the year By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:02 PM CDT Thursday, Jun. 19, 2025 Last Modified: 8:16 AM CDT Friday, Jun. 20, 2025 ...