Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

The New Year would begin with our planet being closest to the sun, raising queries about the cold weather and no heat despite ...

P erihelion – or the Earth's closest approach to our host star – will take place on January 3, 2026. At this point, our ...

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 night of the year. The Earth ...

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun, perihelion, in January, a fact that surprises many as winter grips the Northern ...

When humans pump groundwater, it has a substantial impact on the tilt of Earth’s rotation. Additionally, a study documents just how much of an influence groundwater pumping has on climate change.

For those north of the equator, the solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. During the winter solstice, the sun will be at its lowest noontime point in the ...