Summer solstice - Wikipedia
WEBTraditionally, in temperate regions (especially Europe), the summer solstice is seen as the middle of summer and referred to as midsummer; although today in some countries and calendars it is seen as the beginning of summer. On the summer solstice, Earth's maximum axial tilt toward the Sun is 23.44°. Likewise, the Sun's declination from the ...
Summer solstice | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Summer solstice, the two moments during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest north in the Northern Hemisphere (June 20 or 21) or farthest south in the Southern Hemisphere (December 21 or 22). Learn more about the summer solstice in this article.
Summer Solstice - HISTORY
WEBAug 10, 2017 · The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and the shortest night. In the Northern Hemisphere it takes place between June 20 and 22, depending on the year. In 2023, summer solstice...
Summer Solstice: When Is Summer Season? - timeanddate.com
WEBSummer Solstice, Northern Hemisphere (June) North America, Europe, most of Asia, Northern Africa. In Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA: Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:50 pm EDT (Change location) This corresponds to Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 20:50 UTC.
The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur? - Space.com
WEBSep 26, 2022 · The next summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere will occur on June 20, 2024, and the next summer solstice for the Southern Hemisphere will occur on Dec. 21, 2024. The summer...
Everything you need to know about the summer solstice
WEBBy Hannah Lang and Ker Than. 5 min read. Summer beckons us all year long with the promise of swimming pools, ice cream trucks, and relaxing in the shade. For the Northern Hemisphere, the official...
Summer solstice: The science behind the longest day of the year
WEBJun 19, 2023 · By Jamie Carter. published 19 June 2023. The summer solstice falls on June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's why this day is the longest day of the year, with the most hours...
What is the summer solstice? The science behind the first day of summer
WEBJun 20, 2018 · The summer solstice is an annual astronomical phenomenon that brings the longest day of the year and the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (and the shortest night). The solstice...
Solstice | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBSolstice, either of the two moments in the year when the Sun’s apparent path is farthest north or south from Earth’s Equator. In the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice occurs on June 20 or 21 and the winter solstice on December 21 or 22.
Summer Solstice 2024: When Is The First Day of Summer? - The …
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Summer Days are here! Summer begins with the solstice on Thursday, June 20, 2024, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What exactly IS the summer solstice? Is it really the longest day of the year? Welcome the solstice with some interesting facts and folklore.
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