The summer solstice is the first day of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

An assembly for primary schools, which is suitable for an act of collective worship, celebrating Midsummer's Day and the Summer and Winter solstices. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

The Winter Solstice is a cosmic phenomenon that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in a specific hemisphere. It usually happens around December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere ...

Marking the official start of astronomical summer, the solstice is more than a seasonal marker—it’s the alignment between Earth’s tilt and its path around the sun.

Sunday, Dec. 21 is the winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a ...

Pakistan, June 21 -- The Northern Hemisphere, including Pakistan, experienced the longest day and shortest night of 2026 on ...