In Seattle’s diverse communities, New Year’s celebrations continue, even as our Roman calendar moves further from January 1 ...

The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, ...

While there are plenty of vacation reads to pick over the summer, Elin Hilderbrand books are some of the best IMO. They ...

Ancient Athens celebrated the Spring Equinox as one of the most important feasts, a celebration of resurrection following ...

Equinox 2025 marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing equal day and night. As the sun crosses ...

February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible ...

Two new Wisconsin state historical markers will be erected this summer to honor the contributions of Milwaukee's 19th- and early 20th-century Chinese-American community. The first will be ...

The spring, or vernal [comma] equinox will occur during the morning of Thursday, March 20. Here's what it means.

The longest day of the year is the summer solstice. What is the shortest day of the year? The shortest day of the year is the winter solstice. A solstice is the moment the Earth's tilt toward or ...

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. This image provided by NOAA on March 19, 2025 shows Earth. (NOAA via AP) Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from ...

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22.Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.