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6 days ago
- Yahoo
When is the summer solstice? Here's what happens on the summer solstice
Despite a record-breaking 13 consecutive rainy weekends in Boston, the first day of summer is almost upon us. The summer solstice, which is also the first astronomical day of summer, is on June 20 this year. It will also be the longest day of the year with over 15 hours of daylight. However, the longest day of the year is not normally the warmest day of the year. According to July is the warmest month in Boston, followed by August. So don't worry about the recent deluge of rain – warmer days are ahead. The summer solstice this year is on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. This year, June 20 will be 15 hours, 17 minutes, and 4 seconds long, with a sunrise of 5:07 a.m. and a sunset of 8:24 p.m. in Boston, according to data from The summer solstice occurs when the earth's tilt towards the sun is at a maximum, hence the long hours of daylight. It is also when the sun appears at its highest elevation in the sky. In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice always occurs between June 20 and 22. It doesn't land on the same day every year because the calendar year doesn't exactly line up with the astronomical year, or the time it takes Earth to orbit the sun. The astronomical year is 365.25 days long, according to So, it shifts between the three days: June 20, 21, and 22. The summer solstice has long been celebrated by cultures around the world. In Sweden, the solstice is known as midsummer and is celebrating on or near the solstice with dancing around a Maypole and eating and drinking classic Swedish foods. Other countries like Norway, Denmark and Ireland also celebrate midsummer. In England, thousands of people gather to watch the solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, which was built to align with the sun on this day. Other ancient structures are oriented towards the sun too, like the Mayan pyramid Kukulkan at Chichen Itza and Peru's Machu Picchu, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This article originally appeared on Summer Solstice 2025: When is it? Why is it 'longest day of the year'?
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Boston weather maps, radar show when nor'easter will be at its worst today with flooding rain and strong winds
Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 The nor'easter is underway in Boston, the weather radar shows, and today will be one of the nastiest days Massachusetts has seen so far this spring. The storm will ramp up quickly and the worst conditions will be present Thursday afternoon through about midnight. The afternoon commute will coincide with some of the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston We anticipate widespread, localized flooding, poor drainage flooding and a high hydroplaning risk on roadways. Boston weather radar Massachusetts Weather Radar The storm's center will be crossing over southeast Massachusetts later tonight and could be the focus for one final burst of rain between 7 p.m. and midnight. After midnight, the heavy rain will lift north of our area and the precipitation will become lighter and more scattered. There will still be some leftover showers Friday morning, but the worst of the storm will be long gone. Rain and wind concerns for Massachusetts Rainfall totals will average between 1.5 and 2 inches. There is a chance for some localized, higher amounts up to 3 inches. This will cause some minor small river and stream flooding but we do not expect any major rivers to reach their banks. Strong, northeast winds will persist for much of the afternoon and evening, peaking between 30-50 mph along the coastline. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston Inland, gusts may reach as high as 20-40 mph. Coastal flood advisory We do expect some minor coastal flooding/inundation during Thursday night's high tide cycle. Timeframe of concern is between 4-7 p.m. along the South Coast and between 6-11 p.m. along the East Coast. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston Memorial Day weekend forecast Friday will be a transition day as the storm slowly moves away from southern New England. There will be lingering showers in the morning and clouds will likely remain for the entire afternoon and evening. Saturday will show some improvement. We expect some patches of sunshine, but also a few pop-up showers. The second half of the holiday weekend will be the better half with increasing amounts of sunshine and milder temperatures.
