The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

Learn more about the Chankillo site, an ancient astronomical observatory that may offer new insights into how our ancestors ...

Stonehenge, one of the most examined prehistoric structures globally, is located on Salisbury Plain in southern England. The long-standing debate has continued for decades regarding whether glaciers ...

The time it takes for the sun to completely rotate depends where on the sun you are measuring.

In the best Anglican tradition, Guildford Cathedral fills up from the back. Pockets of retired couples. Small groups of ...

The monument’s mysterious past has spawned countless tales and theories. According to folklore, Stonehenge was created by ...

“It was one of those kind of serendipitous occasions - a Eureka moment,” says Professor Richard Bevins. “I said I can tell you what they are in terms of rock type, but this rock type - I’ve never seen ...

For the first time, scientists have used satellite data to create a 3D map of the sun's interior magnetic field, the ...

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