Summer or summertime is the hottest and brightest of the four temperate seasons, occurring after spring and before autumn. At or centred on the summer solstice, daylight hours are the …

6 days ago · A period of exceptionally hot weather, often with high humidity, during the summer is called a heat wave. Such an occurrence in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere …

1 day ago · The solstice occurs twice a year when one of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun, according to NASA.. The word "solstice" comes from the Latin solstitium, …

5 days ago · Summer begins with the solstice on Friday, June 20, 2025, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What exactly IS the summer solstice? Is it …

10 hours ago · 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 …

Summer is one of the four seasons. It is the hottest season of the year. In some places, summer is the wettest season (with the most rain), and in other places, it is a dry season.

May 23, 2025 · When do the four seasons start in 2025—for spring, summer, fall, and winter? Here are the equinox and solstice dates—plus, answers to common questions about the …

In astronomical terms, the start of summer can be defined very precisely: it begins on the summer solstice, which occurs on June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and on December 21 or …

Jan 29, 2025 · As the warmest season of the year in temperate regions, summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and a host of exciting activities. From beach vacations to …

5 days ago · Facts about summer, summer solstice, dates and changes in weather and length of day.