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2 days ago
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Friday is the summer solstice. Sunrise to sunset, how many hours of sunlight will Georgia get?
Get ready, Georgia, the longest day of the year is almost here, and so is the official start of summer. On this day, there will be more than 14 hours of daylight. Here's everything we know. The official start of summer is Friday, June 20, marked by the summer solstice. But while the solstice signals the start of astronomical summer, the Peach State is already feeling the heat. The NWS in Atlanta issued a warning for increasingly high temperatures across the state, with heat indices expected to reach 98°F to 104°F. These elevated heat index levels increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those working or spending extended time outdoors. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat, and check on vulnerable populations, including the elderly and young children. This Friday, June 20, the summer solstice will occur at 10:42 p.m. ET, marking the point when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and daylight lasts the longest in the Northern Hemisphere, according to Across Georgia, there will be more than 14 hours of daylight, with the sun rising in Trenton (in the far Northwest corner) around 6:28 a.m. and not setting until 8:58 p.m. according to Time and Date. Southeast Georgia will see about 20 minutes less of sunlight Friday in places like Brunswick. When is sunrise and sunset for Brunswick, Georgia? According to Time and Date, the sunrise will be at 6:22 a.m. and the sunset will be at 8:32 p.m. This is approximately 14 hours and 10 minutes of daylight for a city along the Southeast Georgia coast. When is sunrise and sunset for Trenton, Georgia? According to Time and Date, the sunrise will be at 6:28 a.m. and the sunset will be at 8:58 p.m. This is approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes of daylight. The summer solstice marks the moment when Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun. That tilt gives us the most daylight of the entire year, along with the shortest night. According to NASA, the solstice is just a brief moment in time, but the effects last for days, ushering in the heart of the summer season. From this point on, daylight hours will slowly begin to shorten again until the winter solstice in December. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: How many hours of sunlight does Georgia get on the longest day of the year?
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4 days ago
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How long is the longest day of the year in California? A solstice marks the start of summer
Get your sunscreen out, Californians. The first day of summer is Friday, June 20 — and it's also the longest day of the year thanks to the summer solstice. The change from spring to summer is marked by the solstice, and Californians can expect a sun that will rise early and set late on June 20. As we progress through summer and approach fall in September, the days will grow shorter. The pace of our decreasing daylight will happen slowly and start to speed up toward the first day of fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It all leads up to the shortest day of the year, which is the winter solstice and marks the start of the winter season. So, how long is the longest day of the year? It depends on where you are in California. We have seasons because of how Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the sun, said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 'The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the exact moment each year when this region of Earth reaches its greatest possible tilt toward the sun,' according to NOAA. The longest day of the year occurs with the summer solstice because all the sunlight we get. You can use Time and Date to determine how many hours of daylight you'll get on June 20 by entering in your city. For example, folks in Redding up in northern California will experience just over 15 hours of daylight. At the opposite end of the state, San Diegans will experience just over 14 hours of daylight. Here's when the sun will rise and set across California on June 20, according to Time and Date: Redding: The sun will rise at 5:38 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:43 p.m. Stockton: The sun will rise at 5:42 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:30 p.m. Salinas: The sun will rise at 5:48 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:28 p.m. San Francisco: The sun will rise at 5:47 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:34 p.m. Visalia: The sun will rise at 5:40 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:21 p.m. Ventura: The sun will rise at 5:45 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:12 p.m. Los Angeles: The sun will rise at 5:41 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:07 p.m. San Bernardino: The sun will rise at 5:37 a.m. and the sun will set at 8:03 p.m. Palm Springs: The sun will rise at 5:35 a.m. and the sun will set at 8 p.m. San Diego: The sun will rise at 5:41 a.m. and the sun will set at 7:59 p.m. Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@ This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Summer solstice 2025: How many hours of daylight will California get?
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4 days ago
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The summer solstice is this Friday. Here's what to expect on the 1st day of summer.
This Friday will be the longest day of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, kicking off the coveted summer season. The 2025 summer solstice is expected to officially start on June 20 at 10:42 p.m. ET, according to the Farmers Almanac. It's at that time that the sun will be at its northernmost point for the Northern Hemisphere. Astronomers recognize the summer solstice as the first day of summer, although it's not necessarily considered the 'official' start of summer. 'The June solstice marks a precise moment in Earth's orbit — a consistent astronomical signpost that humans have observed for millennia,' NASA says. 'Ancient structures from Stonehenge to Chichén Itzá were built, in part, to align with the solstices, demonstrating how important these celestial events were to many cultures.' Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere to celebrate through rituals: from Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, to midsummer festivals across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Here's what to know about the summer solstice. 'Solstice' comes from the Latin words 'sol' (meaning sun) and 'sistere' (to stand still), according to the Farmers' Almanac, and it describes the Earth's angle between the sun's rays. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere because this is when the Earth's north pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. Solstices only happen twice a year, the second time being when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice in December, which is when the Earth's south pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. On Friday, the Northern Hemisphere will experience its official first days of summer and longest hours of daylight for the entire year. Areas around the equator will experience sunlight for about 12 hours straight, according to while more mid-northern areas will get 15 hours. Since the Earth's north pole is tilted so close to the sun, areas north of the Arctic Circle will experience sunlight for 24 hours. The summer solstice can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on the time zone. While we measure years in 365 days — or 366 days for a leap year — astronomically speaking, Earth actually takes 365.242199 days to orbit the sun. This affects what time and day the summer solstice will actually occur. In a lot of Northern Hemisphere locations, areas will experience earlier sunrises before the official solstice day, and some later sunsets happen days after it, according to Time and Date, a global platform that analyzes time zone and astronomy data. The solstice day never being official or aligned every year is common since the sun's solar time is never precise or consistent with how our clocks and calendars operate. Astronomers have studied the sun's timing compared to how we measure time with clocks and calendars, and refer to the difference as 'the equation of time.' Solstices and equinoxes seem to kick off a change in the seasons on Earth, but there are significant differences between the two experiences. Just compare the 2025 spring equinox, which happened on March 20, to what is expected to happen during the upcoming summer solstice on Friday. Summer and winter solstices are when the Earth's tilt toward the sun is at its maximum, so the summer solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its longest day of sunlight and shortest night, and the winter solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day of sunlight and longest night. During an equinox, the Earth is not tilted anywhere directly, and the sun falls right over the equator, which means that there will be 'nearly' equal amounts of daylight and darkness at all latitudes, according to the National Weather Service.
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4 days ago
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The summer solstice is this Friday. Here's what to expect on the 1st day of summer.
This Friday will be the longest day of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, kicking off the coveted summer season. The 2025 summer solstice is expected to officially start on June 20 at 10:42 p.m. ET, according to the Farmers Almanac. It's at that time that the sun will be at its northernmost point for the Northern Hemisphere. Astronomers recognize the summer solstice as the first day of summer, although it's not necessarily considered the 'official' start of summer. 'The June solstice marks a precise moment in Earth's orbit — a consistent astronomical signpost that humans have observed for millennia,' NASA says. 'Ancient structures from Stonehenge to Chichén Itzá were built, in part, to align with the solstices, demonstrating how important these celestial events were to many cultures.' Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere to celebrate through rituals: from Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, to midsummer festivals across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Here's what to know about the summer solstice. 'Solstice' comes from the Latin words 'sol' (meaning sun) and 'sistere' (to stand still), according to the Farmers' Almanac, and it describes the Earth's angle between the sun's rays. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere because this is when the Earth's north pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. Solstices only happen twice a year, the second time being when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice in December, which is when the Earth's south pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. On Friday, the Northern Hemisphere will experience its official first days of summer and longest hours of daylight for the entire year. Areas around the equator will experience sunlight for about 12 hours straight, according to while more mid-northern areas will get 15 hours. Since the Earth's north pole is tilted so close to the sun, areas north of the Arctic Circle will experience sunlight for 24 hours. The summer solstice can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on the time zone. While we measure years in 365 days — or 366 days for a leap year — astronomically speaking, Earth actually takes 365.242199 days to orbit the sun. This affects what time and day the summer solstice will actually occur. In a lot of Northern Hemisphere locations, areas will experience earlier sunrises before the official solstice day, and some later sunsets happen days after it, according to Time and Date, a global platform that analyzes time zone and astronomy data. The solstice day never being official or aligned every year is common since the sun's solar time is never precise or consistent with how our clocks and calendars operate. Astronomers have studied the sun's timing compared to how we measure time with clocks and calendars, and refer to the difference as 'the equation of time.' Solstices and equinoxes seem to kick off a change in the seasons on Earth, but there are significant differences between the two experiences. Just compare the 2025 spring equinox, which happened on March 20, to what is expected to happen during the upcoming summer solstice on Friday. Summer and winter solstices are when the Earth's tilt toward the sun is at its maximum, so the summer solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its longest day of sunlight and shortest night, and the winter solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day of sunlight and longest night. During an equinox, the Earth is not tilted anywhere directly, and the sun falls right over the equator, which means that there will be 'nearly' equal amounts of daylight and darkness at all latitudes, according to the National Weather Service.
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10-06-2025
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June's full moon isn't just pretty, it's rare. One like it won't happen again until 2043
The strawberries are ripening, which means it's time for June's "Strawberry Moon," and this one is set be extra special. The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March but a gold color. Rather, this full moon coincides with the annual harvest of the favorite berry. June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening strawberries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. This full moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006, an event that won't happen again until 2043. This is due to a phenomenon known as a "major lunar standstill" or "lunistice," a part of a natural cycle that takes place over 18.6 years that subtly changes where the moon rises and sets, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Here's what to know about the full moon in June. It will be on the rise on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. It will be at its fullest at 2:44 a.m. Central time, according to NASA. But the moon will look plenty full June 10, when it rises at sunset, according to LiveScience. The June full moon will be a micromoon, which means it will appear smaller and dimmer than it usually does. That's because the moon is currently at its farthest point point from the Earth. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In 2025, it will fall on Friday, June 20. Every 20 years or so, the Strawberry Moon falls on the same day at the summer solstice, according to the Time & Date website. This year won't be one of those times. According to reports, the Strawberry Moon will coincide with the summer solstice again in 2062. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 In 2025, there will be several supermoons. The next one will be on Oct. 7. USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: When is the Strawberry Moon? How to see June's full moon
