Summer gets its official start in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the summer solstice. The sun will trace its ...

WASHINGTON — The summer solstice, the official start of summer, is on Friday, June 20. For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The ...

WASHINGTON — The summer solstice, the official start of summer, is on Friday, June 20. For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The ...

After the summer solstice, days will gradually shorten until the winter solstice in December. ... Additionally, the start dates for solstices and equinoxes vary depending on if it's a leap year.