From the bonfires of the Celtic and Germanic people to Swedish midsummer traditions with flora-decorated maypoles, the longest day of the year has seen celebrations throughout history from Stonehenge ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Sunrise on the solstice has been captured by photographers ...

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

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 ...

In Detroit, sunrise is at 5:53 a.m. on June 20. Sunset is at 9:14 p.m. with 15 hours, 20 minutes of daylight, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The summer solstice is when the Earth's northern ...

Summer is here, and it's about to get hot. Today is the first official day of summer and if you don't know where the nearest pool is, it's time to find out before Kentucky's anticipated hot weather ...

Summer is here, and it's about to get hot. Today is the first official day of summer and if you don't know where the nearest pool is, it's time to find out before Indiana's anticipated hot weather ...

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 ...