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Why Days Get Longer In Summer And Shorter In Winter
The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Summer Solstice Today: Why It Is The Longest Day In A Year
June 21 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, which includes India.
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Why June Full Moon Is Known As The Strawberry Moon
Skywatchers will see a full moon on Friday, June 21, known as the Strawberry Moon, which will coincide with the summer solstice. This event offers a special opportunity for stargazers and astronomy fans.
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Summer Solstice 2024: June 21 Will Be The First Day Of Summer. Here's Why
The summer solstice happens when the Earth's axial tilt is most inclined towards the Sun, resulting in the Sun reaching its highest position in the sky.
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Summer Solstice 2024: Here's Everything To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year
Longest day of year 2024: The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.
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UAE To Witness Early Summer Solstice With Longest Day On June 20
The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20th at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world.
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All You Need To Know About Summer Solstice, Its Impact As Well As The Celebrations
Today will be the longest day of this year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, thanks to the summer solstice
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Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
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Summer Solstice 2022: All You Need To Know About The Longest Day Of Year
Summer solstice, also known as the longest day of the year, will fall on June 21, and mark the return of brighter evenings as it is the longest period of sunlight.
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Strawberry Supermoon 2022: When Will It Peak And Other Full Moon Dates
American space agency NASA said that this will give people a chance to spot craters and mountains on the lunar surface using a good telescope..
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Summer Solstice 2021: NASA Details All You Need to Know About the Year’s Longest Day
Summer Solstice is occurring today — the longest day of the summer season in the northern hemisphere when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. This day signals the beginning of the summer season in the northern hemisphere and the start of winter in the southern hemisphere. Through the year two such astronomical events occur — the othe...
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World Music Day 2021: Top 5 Posts That Made Twitter Hum On Music Day
World Music Day 2021: Today is World Music Day. Music Day often coincides with the Summer Solstice, another great day for feasts and festivities. Twitter is abuzz with wonderful posts on World Misic Day. Here's a look
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Summer Solstice 2021: Here's Why Summer Solstice Celebrations Are Unique
Summer Solstice 2021: Traditionally, the Summer and Winter Solstices helped mark the changing of the seasons. Know all about the Summer Solstice, the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Summer Solstice 2021: What Is Solstice? When Is The Year's Longest Day?
Summer Solstice 2021: June 21 is traditionally recognized as the day when summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the southern half of the globe. Summer Solstice is an astronomical event, which has several traditions linked with it
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Why Days Get Longer In Summer And Shorter In Winter
The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).
-
World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Summer Solstice Today: Why It Is The Longest Day In A Year
June 21 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, which includes India.
-
Why June Full Moon Is Known As The Strawberry Moon
Skywatchers will see a full moon on Friday, June 21, known as the Strawberry Moon, which will coincide with the summer solstice. This event offers a special opportunity for stargazers and astronomy fans.
-
Summer Solstice 2024: June 21 Will Be The First Day Of Summer. Here's Why
The summer solstice happens when the Earth's axial tilt is most inclined towards the Sun, resulting in the Sun reaching its highest position in the sky.
-
Summer Solstice 2024: Here's Everything To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year
Longest day of year 2024: The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.
-
UAE To Witness Early Summer Solstice With Longest Day On June 20
The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20th at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world.
-
All You Need To Know About Summer Solstice, Its Impact As Well As The Celebrations
Today will be the longest day of this year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, thanks to the summer solstice
-
Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
-
Summer Solstice 2022: All You Need To Know About The Longest Day Of Year
Summer solstice, also known as the longest day of the year, will fall on June 21, and mark the return of brighter evenings as it is the longest period of sunlight.
-
Strawberry Supermoon 2022: When Will It Peak And Other Full Moon Dates
American space agency NASA said that this will give people a chance to spot craters and mountains on the lunar surface using a good telescope..
-
Summer Solstice 2021: NASA Details All You Need to Know About the Year’s Longest Day
Summer Solstice is occurring today — the longest day of the summer season in the northern hemisphere when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. This day signals the beginning of the summer season in the northern hemisphere and the start of winter in the southern hemisphere. Through the year two such astronomical events occur — the othe...
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World Music Day 2021: Top 5 Posts That Made Twitter Hum On Music Day
World Music Day 2021: Today is World Music Day. Music Day often coincides with the Summer Solstice, another great day for feasts and festivities. Twitter is abuzz with wonderful posts on World Misic Day. Here's a look
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Summer Solstice 2021: Here's Why Summer Solstice Celebrations Are Unique
Summer Solstice 2021: Traditionally, the Summer and Winter Solstices helped mark the changing of the seasons. Know all about the Summer Solstice, the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
-
Summer Solstice 2021: What Is Solstice? When Is The Year's Longest Day?
Summer Solstice 2021: June 21 is traditionally recognized as the day when summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the southern half of the globe. Summer Solstice is an astronomical event, which has several traditions linked with it
