Welcoming winter around the Northern Hemisphere
Today, areas north of the equator marked the winter solstice, when their hemisphere is titled farthest away from the sun.
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Summer solstice brings festive parties across the globe
Summer officially kicked off in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, as the summer solstice arrived. With the sun shining for its longest amount all year, observances of the day often includes outdoor festivities at megalithic prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge. Meanwhile, across the equator, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing its shortest day of the year, which comes with celebrations of its own.