Today in the history of astronomy, celebrations at Stonehenge mark the summer solstice.

Regions within the Antarctic Circle enter a period of polar night, during which the Sun doesn't rise above the horizon at all.

The summer solstice occurs when the Earth’s axial tilt is most inclined towards the sun, positioning the sun directly over the Tropic of Cancer. This results in the longest period of daylight. In 2025 ...

Every year around June 20 or 21, the Northern Hemisphere witnesses the summer solstice —the day with the longest daylight and shortest night. This isn’t just a seasonal marker; it’s a cosmic event ...

Pediculus humanus capitis are tiny wingless insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. The adult head louse is up to 3mm long, has six legs, and is tan to greyish-white in colour. The female ...

As the sun rose Saturday on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge ...

Entry to Stonehenge for the summer solstice is free of charge, but parking charges apply. Visitors should pre-book parking where possible. Stonehenge will close to regular visitors at 3pm on June 20 ...

People gather at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Zhanna Manukyan/PA via AP) 27,523 people played the daily ...

People gather at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Zhanna Manukyan/PA via AP) (Zhanna Manukyan, ' 2025 PA Media ...