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

Temperatures of up to 34C are expected in the UK as the northern hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

This year, astronomical summer officially starts on Saturday, June 21, and will end on Monday, September 22. The start of the ...

For northern hemisphere dwellers, Summer Solstice - the longest day and the shortest night of our year - is usually celebrated on June 21st. This year, the exact time of the cross-quarter moment ...

Opinion: the ancient Celtic festival acts as a timely reminder and celebration of who, where and what we really are. For northern hemisphere dwellers, Summer Solstice - the longest day and the ...

The celebration of the Summer Solstice in Ireland is tied to its ancient landmarks. Ireland has one of the most prominent Neolithic sites, known as Newgrange . It dates back 5,000 years and is a ...

With the rise of Christianity, particularly during the Christianisation of Europe, the Church often integrated existing pagan ...

Celtic peoples have celebrated the winter solstice in the British Isles since before the arrival of Christianity, though many Yule traditions flowed into Christmas and there are obvious parallels ...

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

When Does Summer Start? Get the 411 on the Summer Solstice first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally ...