Australia experiences its winter solstice on June 21, the shortest day of the year. Despite days getting longer from tomorrow, sunrises will continue to get later for weeks, and colder weather is expected due to Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.
Australia experiences its winter solstice on June 21, marking the shortest day. Despite longer daylight hours starting tomorrow, sunrises will continue to be later for weeks, and colder weather is expected due to Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.
Bhangarh Fort, a 17th-century historical site in Rajasthan, is famed as India's most haunted destination. Legends of curses and ghost stories surround the fort, but scientific explanations involving infrasound, psychological priming, and environmental factors are also discussed. Despite paranormal claims, investigators and locals attribute safety concerns to wildlife, not ghosts.
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old monument near Stonehenge in Wiltshire, predating the famous landmark by 500 years. The site features two large postholes aligned with the sun, suggesting early solar alignments and ceremonial traditions.
Festival WSL Sunset em Saquarema, na Praia de Itaúna, terá shows de Cidade Negra, Veigh e Buchecha na véspera da competição. Evento gratuito e aberto ao público, com foco na segurança e acesso facilitado.
Santa Catarina registrou o primeiro nascimento de filhote de baleia-franca da temporada 2026. O recém-nascido foi avistado na praia de Itapirubá Norte, em Imbituba, Sul do estado, com características típicas de um recém-nascido.
The US government is reportedly planning to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire without a replacement, signaling a hands-off approach to data center oversight amid public backlash and growing AI demand. This move could reduce transparency and energy efficiency standards for federal data centers.
O MOBI Festival 2026, maior evento de inovação, criatividade e sustentabilidade da região de Sorocaba (SP), começa nesta quinta-feira (11). O festival, que acontece na Uniso, espera receber 20 mil participantes e contará com mais de 160 atividades gratuitas.
A pré-venda de ingressos para o Rock in Rio 2026 esgotou em menos de duas horas para todos os dias do evento. A venda geral começa em 8 de setembro. Os headliners incluem Calvin Harris, Maroon 5, Avenged Sevenfold, Elton John e Stray Kids.
A pré-venda de ingressos para o Rock in Rio 2026 inicia em 2 de julho para membros do Rock in Rio Club e clientes Itaú. Os ingressos custam a partir de R$ 435 (meia-entrada). A venda geral abre em 8 de junho.
Photographer Lawrence Schiller recalls Marilyn Monroe's active role in controlling her image, from cutting film negatives to directing poses, challenging the myth of a passive bombshell.
A 20-year-old woman, Madz June, was rescued from quicksand at Glenelg North beach in Adelaide after her leg became trapped. Emergency services, including police and firefighters, extricated her after she was stuck for about an hour as the tide came in.
Tonight's full moon is both a micromoon (occurring at the Moon's apogee, appearing slightly smaller) and a blue moon (second full moon in a calendar month), a rare pairing that won't happen again until 2053.
Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon where the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid, occurred on Thursday, with a fuller view expected on Friday, and repeats on July 11 and 12, attracting photographers and crowds.
Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
An ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter crash found the pilot was flying after sunset without the correct qualifications or equipment, prompting new safety procedures at the remote cattle station where he was working.
As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.
Directing the party candidates and counting agents not to leave the couting centre, Mamata said her party would win after the sunset and that there is "no need for anyone to be afraid". Mamata, who is seeking the fourth strait term, alleged a foul play by the Election Commission, and claimed that there's a BJP's plan to show themselves ahead first.
In classic shoulder season conditions, April delivered a transitional mix of warm beach weather and cool, wet days with rainfall in the double-digits as we inch closer to winter.
Union home minister Amit Shah apologized to supporters waiting for his roadshow in Madhyamgram Assembly constituency, responding to an Instagram comment about the delay. Shah later held the roadshow to campaign for BJP candidate Anindya Raju Banerjee, who is contesting against TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh. The event drew attention to the Sandeshkhali incidents as Phase I of West Bengal assembly elections concluded with 91.83% voter turnout.
