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Summer Solstice 2024: How it may impact your zodiac sign
The energy of the summer solstice influences all the zodiac signs in a big way. Let's find out how.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Neeraj Dhankher
Summer Solstice 2024: Zodiac rituals and energy tips for your zodiac sign
Summer Solstice is considered a chance to establish goals, embrace the force of nature, and tap into the energy source.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Neeraj Dhankher
Strawberry Full Moon 2024: Here's why these zodiacs will prosper
Full Strawberry Moon in Capricorn promises success and recognition on June 21 at 9:08 p.m. EST.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 02:14 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2024: Here's why these 3 zodiacs will likely receive luck today
Summer solstice 2024 happens on June 20, 2024, at 4:51 p.m. EDT, when the sun transits to Cancer sign.
Published on Jun 20, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Strawberry Full Moon alignment with Summer Solstice: An astrological insight
The strawberry moon rarely aligns with the summer solstice, making this year's event particularly noteworthy. Find why.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2024 Horoscope: A guide to each zodiac sign
Summer solstice 2024 happens on June 20, 2024, at 4:50 p.m. EST, when the sun transits to Cancer sign. A guide to each zodiac sign.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2024: Impact of the longest day of the year on your zodiac sign
Summer solstice 2024 happens on June 20, 2024, at 4:51 p.m. EDT, when the sun transits to Cancer sign. Find how this day will likely impact your zodiac sign.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Spring brings the 2024 vernal equinox, what does it mean?
The Spring or vernal equinox is on March 19, 2024, marking the arrival of an “equal night” moment in the world.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 05:15 PM IST
Summer Solstice: Unveiling the science behind June 21 as year's longest day
During summer solstice, Northern Hemisphere is tilted directly towards Sun, resulting in maximum intensity of sunlight and consequently longest day of the year.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Summer solstice's energy embraces these 4 sun signs, so get ready to shine
Welcome, summer! The season synonymous with love, romance, and pure delight starts on June 21, marking the longest day of the year.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 05:36 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2022: Date, time and interesting facts about longest day of year
Summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere or the day with the longest period of daylight. Here are the date, time and other interesting facts about the astronomical event caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis this year
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 07:18 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Summer Solstice 2021, longest day of year, coincides with International Yoga Day
Summer Solstice 2021: On the occasion, Union petroleum and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he hopes the rising sun would lead to disease-free earth. Last year, the day witnessed an annular solar eclipse, which was visible in many parts of the world including India.
Published on Jun 21, 2021 06:04 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to dim Africa, Asia
Were the Moon just a wee bit closer -- 379,100 rather than 381,500 kilometres away -- Earthlings would be treated to a total blackout, visible at a given spot on our planet about every 400 years.
Published on Jun 21, 2020 01:03 PM IST
Paris | Agence France-Presse
Solar Eclipse 2020: How has the coronavirus pandemic affected gatherings organised on solar eclipse?
The Earth is hosting a rare kind of solar eclipse this June 21 which is also coinciding with the summer solstice, or the first day of summer. June 21 will also be the longest day of the year, when people around the world will witness a celestial event known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse. In India, the path of the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse began near Gharsana in Rajasthan around 10:12 AM today. Depending on where a person in located from the central path of the eclipse, it will be visible between 9:56 AM to 2:29 PM, according to a press release from Planetary Society, India. The ‘Ring of Fire’ will be visible to people living in Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttarakhand. A large number of people in India and the world are waiting for the annular solar eclipse that will occur today. This is the first solar eclipse of 2020 and coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 06:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Summer Solstice 2020: Why June 21 is going to be the longest day of the year
The Northern Hemisphere, including India, is all set to witness the longest day of the year on Sunday, June 21.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 06:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Saumya Sharma
Summer Season Google Doodle 2020: Google marks beginning of summer in northern hemisphere with a doodle
Google Doodle today marks the beginning of Summer in the Northern hemisphere. The doodle illustration shows a flamingo in a hot air balloon on a sunny day.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 06:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Solar Eclipse: Summer Solstice and ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse coincide
This is the first time since 1982 that the annular solar eclipse and the summer solstice fall on the same day. The next time these two events coincide will be on June 21, 2039.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 06:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Rediscovering the ancient practice of Yoga for the future generations
The earliest evidence of Yoga is recorded on the Harappan seals of the Indus Valley or the Sindhu-Saraswati Civilisation by renowned archaeologist John Marshall in the early 20th century.
Updated on Jul 08, 2019 08:40 AM IST
Shikha Jain
Humour: Finding ‘farrago’ in Paris
And how to manage absurdly small trips to overwhelming cities without turning into an Insta-obsessed, currency-converting, overachieving holiday zombie.
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 11:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rehana Munir
Eccentric prints are enabling millennials to portray their true personality: Shivan & Narresh
Designer duo Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja of label Shivan & Narresh talk about their latest collection and collaboration, eccentric prints and what really works for millennials’ fashion and more.
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 10:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Tweeple celebrate summer solstice by sharing stunning pictures of sunrise
Summer solstice happens when the Earth’s poles have a maximum tilt toward the Sun and the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky.
Updated on Jun 21, 2019 02:58 PM IST
Trisha Sengupta
Family of musicians recreates ancient Greek sounds and instruments
in Athens, a family of musicians, Lyravlos have recreated exact replicas of the ancient instruments from natural materials including animal shells, bones, hides and horns.
Updated on Jun 22, 2018 11:23 AM IST
Reuters, Athens | Reuters
17 killed as 2 dragon boats capsize in southern China
The boats were practising Saturday for a race in the Taohua River in the city of Guilin when the accident happened, said the fire department of the city of Guilin, capital of Guangxi region.
Updated on Apr 22, 2018 08:57 AM IST
Associated Press, Beijing | Associated Press