Though the meteorological first day of summer is always the same, its astronomical counterpart changes yearly. Here's when it ...

In Florida, a fresh dusting of pollen on your vehicle is usually a pretty good indication that winter is officially over and spring is here.

Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere. The vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of ...

April Fool's Day is celebrated annually on April 1. Here are some facts you probably didn’t know about the unofficial holiday. The exact history of April Fool’s Day, also known as All Fool’s ...

The vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring, occurs on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. ET. An equinox happens when the sun's rays are directly over the equator, resulting in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Winter is coming to a close and spring is about to kick in. So, now is a good time to talk about equinoxes and solstices. With the vernal equinox nearly upon us, here's what we know about when ...

Summer solstice sunrise over Stonehenge. Credit: Andrew Dunn / CC BY-SA 2.0 The Earth’s seasons change because the planet is slightly tilted as it moves around the Sun. This tilt makes different ...

If you’ve been waiting for The Winds of Winter, well… you’re going to have to keep waiting. George R.R. Martin recently shared an update, and while he’s making progress, it’s not happening as quickly ...