The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on finishing ...

Here's what to know about the upcoming 2025 summer solstice this week and when it last fell on June 22 — the rarest date for the longest day.

The summer solstice marks the beginning of a special time to be out in nature, and you should not miss the opportunity. Put it on your calendar. Cowan is a freelance columnist.

"The solstices also do not land on the same calendar day every year because the astronomical year is 365.25 days long," according to the Space.com website. "As such, the summer solstice for the ...

When most people refer to the first day of summer, they mean astronomical summer—the summer solstice. In contrast, meteorologists define summer in the Northern Hemisphere as beginning on 1 June and ...

A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events. “Dead Man’s Cellphone”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 30, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave ...

Since the summer solstice back in June, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice, the shortest ...

The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on ...