Month of June Features Summer Solstice, Full Moon, and Planetary Alignment

The earliest summer solstice in 228 years is on tap for the June astronomy calendar. Here is a look at what to expect this month in the night skies as well as when you might get the chance to see the northern lights again.

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Summer Solstice Will Kick Off the Season - June 20

The earliest summer solstice since 1796 highlights the June astronomy happenings, a month that also features the shortest nights of the year. While the nights are short, the warmer weather that arrives this time of the year makes it more comfortable to get outside after the sun goes down.