Stargazing

Winter solstice versus summer solstice. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The longest day of the year: Summer Solstice 2025 brings record heat, traditional celebrations – and a look at the universe

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As of 05:42 AM this morning, the Northern Hemisphere is at its closest point to the sun – and Europeans are experiencing heat waves, while astronomy enthusiasts are taking advantage of the short night hours to stargaze.
The planets in our solar system always appear along a line in the sky. This line, called the ecliptic, represents the plane in which the planets orbit the Sun, as seen from our perspective within that plane. Credit: NASA / Preston Dykes

Not one planet, not two – but seven: A rare parade of planets in the night sky this week

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