The sun is getting slightly higher in the sky at this time of year, so daylight hours will be getting longer for millions of ...

Makar Sankranti is a highly auspicious festival that symbolises new beginnings and prosperity. It is celebrated annually on ...

At noon, it appears directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, located at a latitude of 23.5 degrees south. This position correlates to the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere ...

The moment of solstice occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. At this moment, the sun appears to “stand still” before reversing direction ...

The Sun’s direct rays shone directly on the Tropic of Capricorn (~23°S) at 4:21 a.m. EST on Saturday, and it’s now beginning its slow and steady six-month march back toward the Tropic of ...

During the Winter Solstice, the sun's rays hit the Tropic of Capricorn directly, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere, causing the Northern Hemisphere to receive the least amount of sunlight.

Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti in Hindu tradition, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across various regions ...

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his best wishes to all on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar ...

It happens when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, a line of latitude that circles the globe south of the equator, the National Weather Service explains. The farther north you are ...