People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome summer, while those in the south observe the beginning of winter.

People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...

Winter Solstice (Yule) occurs in Australia this week. Here's what it means, when it occurs, how to celebrate it, plus Cancer Season.

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

In 2025, the summer solstice will fall on Friday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.

What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere will greet winter with its winter solstice.

What date does the solstice usually fall on? The date of the winter solstice can fall at any point between Dec. 20 and 23, depending on the year, but the 21st and 22nd are the most common.

People are gathering at Stonehenge and elsewhere across the northern hemisphere to mark the start of astronomical winter.