summer solstice Thursday signals the end of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of a brand new season that promises more warmth and more sunshine. To mark the transition to summer 2024, the astronomy event serves as a grand opening of sorts: It will be the longest day of the year everywhere above… Read More »
There are stone circles all over the world, belonging to different ages and serving different purposes. Many of Europe’s earliest astronomical observatories appear to have had their stones aligned with the sun during the solstices and/or equinoxes. In 2024, the summer solstice will occur on June 20 to mark midsummer; The longest day and shortest… Read More »
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. I was lucky enough to get a spectacular view of the northern lights from my own home this month, when the largest solar storm to reach Earth in two decades… Read More »
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. I was lucky enough to get a spectacular view of the northern lights from my own home this month, when the largest solar storm to reach Earth in two decades… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. For those gathered for centuries at Stonehenge, the majestic prehistoric monument that dominated the Salisbury plains of south-west England for nearly 4,500 years, it was probably obvious how the sun may have influenced the design… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. For those gathered for centuries at Stonehenge, the majestic prehistoric monument that dominated the Salisbury plains of south-west England for nearly 4,500 years, it was probably obvious how the sun may have influenced the design… Read More »
Travel writer Jack Rear reflects on his recent visit to Stonehenge – Jay Williams It’s a cold, gray morning over Stonehenge, a gentle breeze blows across the landscape. In the fields behind, ancient mounds mark the final resting places of those who built this monument nearly 5,000 years ago. If you turn your eyes to… Read More »