The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America.

The summer solstice marks the moment when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, leading to the longest day of the ...

The origins of Stonehenge have puzzled and inspired people for generations. Now, new findings offer a clearer picture of why ...

To a person standing in the center of Stonehenge, the layout is oriented so that the stones frame, with precision, the sunrise on the summer solstice and the sunset on the winter solstice.

Each year, around June 21st, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the Summer Solstice - the longest day and the shortest night ...

As is tradition, revelers in England gathered at sunrise at the ancient Stonehenge monument to revel in the longest day of the year. But around the world, people celebrate the solstice in myriad ...

Though the days are certainly getting lighter earlier, the summer season doesn’t officially begin until the summer solstice ...

Dr. Wexler, the English Heritage historian, said the solstice alignment is at the center of Stonehenge’s design. This is perhaps not surprising given how prominent the sky and seasonal rhythms ...

Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, continues to captivate with its mysteries. Constructed over ...

Skygazers are in for a treat this month with a line of events including a full 'Strawberry' Moon, a star triangle and the ...