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Summer Solstice 2026 June 21: Why it’s the longest day of the year, its significance, science behind it, and how it affects youSummer Solstice 2026: Today, 21 June 2026, marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Caused by Ear...
Spring Equinox: Exact date and time when the seasons will change across the globeThe Spring Equinox holds cultural, agricultural and ecological significance. It signals the start of planting seasons in many parts of the ...
Is the Moon shrinking? Scientists explore what would happen if Earth’s natural satellite disappearedMoon shrinking: Earth's Moon is gradually shrinking as its interior cools, a process now believed to be occurring faster than previously th...
Why the Moon’s South Pole Is Becoming the Centre of a New Space RaceThe Moon's south pole, once a scientific curiosity, is now a strategic prize due to discovered water ice. This frozen resource promises to ...
The Arctic Once Had Palm Trees: What the Fossils RevealFossil evidence from the High Arctic reveals that palm trees and subtropical plants once thrived in the polar region. This occurred during ...
Why summer arrives when Earth is farthest from the Sun: the Aphelion paradoxDespite Earth reaching its aphelion, the farthest point from the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing scorching heat. This seemingl...
Summer Solstice 2025: Longest day of the year is today. What it means, rituals, its spiritual significance, and link to StonehengeSummer Solstice 2025 (Google Trends): The Northern Hemisphere observes the summer solstice on June 21, marking the longest day and the star...
June offers skywatchers worldwide rare views of the Milky Way’s illuminated heart; Here is how to spot it with naked eyesIn June 2025, skywatchers can witness the Milky Way's central bulge. NASA highlights this event, best viewed from dark locations. The core ...
Bengaluru to experience 'zero shadow' on April 24; Check details hereBengaluru will witness the 'zero shadow' phenomenon on April 24 at 12.17 PM, as per the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. During this event...
Zero Shadow Day: What it is and why Bengaluru experiences it?'Zero shadow day' in Bengaluru today due to Earth's axial tilt, making shadows disappear briefly. Astronomical Society of India explains th...
Bengaluru to experience enchanting 'Zero Shadow Day' phenomenon today'Zero shadow days,' a phenomenon where the sun stands directly overhead, is set to grace the skies of Bengaluru on Friday, where shadows al...
Summer Solstice 2023: Here's how different cultures celebrate the dayBeyond cultural celebrations, the summer solstice also holds scientific significance. Astronomers and researchers take advantage of this ti...
How long is the solar system's longest day? Venus has the answerThe study also measured the tilt of the Venusian axis and size of the planet's core, allowing for a deeper understanding of an enigmatic wo...