For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, our shadow will be shortest on the summer solstice when direct sunlight reaches the northernmost point of its annual journey. A person’s shadow ...

Located in Tanzania, Africa’s tallest mountain sits on the Kenyan border in East Africa, some 200 miles south of the Equator.

Sea ice plays many important roles for the global climate: Its white surface can reflect energy back into space, helping the ...

Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the ...

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The spring equinox marks the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing longer days, cultural celebrations, and ...

It may be hard to believe since most of Siouxland just went through a blizzard, but the spring equinox occurred at 4:01 a.m.

The first day of spring 2025 arrives on March 20 at 10:47 UTC, bringing astronomical significance, cultural traditions, and ...

Equinoxes mark the only time of the year when both the north and south poles are lit by the Sun at the same time. The spring ...

The Earth sits at 23.5° on its axis, which is also what causes the seasons, the National Weather Service explains. When the Earth tilts toward the sun, the hemisphere closest to the sun gets more ...

If you’re tired of winter you’re in luck. At 5:01am Thursday morning the Spring or Vernal Equinox is here! That means winter ...

The difference between an equinox and a solstice is based on Earth’s tilt, affecting daylight length and the changing of seasons.