WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukrainians in Warsaw jumped over a bonfire and floated braids to honor the vital powers of water and fire on the Vistula River bank Saturday night, as they celebrated their solstice tradition of Ivan Kupalo Night away from war-torn home. Hundreds joined the event, most of them war refugees. “We are […]
This week finds a relative paucity of bright planets in our evening sky. Only one, Mercury, is available by month’s end, but even then, this rocky little world can only be glimpsed for about 30 to 45 minutes after sundown very low to the west-northwest horizon. After that, you’ll have to wait until after the […]
The start of summer is bringing a full moon along with it. Astronomy fans can look up and see the Strawberry Moon from Thursday night through Sunday morning as June’s full moon rises. June’s full moon will reach peak illumination on Friday at 9:08 p.m. EDT, but it will appear full beginning on Thursday, which […]
The summer solstice on Thursday signals the end of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of a brand-new season, one that promises more warmth and more sunlight. To mark the transition into summer 2024, the astronomical event serves as a kind of grand opening: everywhere above the equator, it will be the longest day […]
The peak of summer has arrived, meaning it’s all downhill from here. June 20 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth’s pole is most tilted directly towards the sun, bathing us in the peak of summer sunlight. From this point onward, daylight hours will gradually shorten, […]
Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere today (June 20), marking the longest day of the year. During the summer solstice, also known as the June solstice, the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky. It marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern […]
Happy first day of summer! Despite the sweltering heat Florida has been experiencing over the last few weeks, today marks the summer solstice and the official start of new season. The summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere will occur at 4:51 p.m. EDT. It is the longest day of the year and to celebrate, the universe has gifted […]
June 20 marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere — and though you may have heard that term before, it’s possible that you’re unsure of what it really means. While astrologers may tell you the solstice could have affect your mood (or even love life), you don’t have to read your horoscope to learn […]
The summer solstice will arrive in Rochester at 4:50 p.m. today, Thursday, June 20. In addition to being the longest day of the year, it’s 6 hours and 24 minutes longer than the shortest day, which is the winter solstice in December. All told, there will be 15 hours and 26 minutes between sunrise and […]
Summer will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (June 20) at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT) — the June Solstice. At that moment, the sun will reach the point at which it’s farthest north of the celestial equator. To be more precise, when the solstice occurs, the sun will appear to be shining […]
Not only is Thursday, the longest day of the year as it marks the first day of the summer solstice, but it will certainly be a hot one. Temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s but with the heat index, it will feel like well more than 100. Talk about a warm kick off […]
The full moon of June, also called the Strawberry Moon, will occur on June 21 at 9:08 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (0108 UTC June 22), according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. Observers in Oceania will see a nearly full moon pass in front of the star Antares, Alpha Scorpii, the brightest star in Scorpius, the […]