Traditionally, the solstice marks the longest day and the start of summer. The event has fascinated civilisations for thousands of years.

It’s the nation’s darkest day and will soon be our longest night but hundreds shrugged off the cold to mark the solstice.

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

The winter solstice in Australia will fall on Saturday, June 21, marking the shortest day of the year due to the Sun reaching its northernmost point.