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The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

When is the Winter Solstice and what happens?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

Night sky, March 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]
By Chris Vaughan last updated
Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during March 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

March full moon 2025: The Worm Moon wriggles into a total lunar eclipse
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference The full moon of March 2024, the Worm Moon, will experience a penumbral lunar eclipse as it passes through the outer part of Earth's shadow.

Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Everything you need to know about the 'equinox' solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
Reference Some remote regions will experience a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The best places to see it will be in Antarctica and New Zealand.

Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Perihelion is the point at which an orbiting body is closest to the sun. The word comes from Greek and literally means around (peri) the sun (helios).