Summer Solstice 2024: Everything You Need to Know
When is the Summer Solstice 2024?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20, 2024, at 4:50 pm UTC
Southern Hemisphere: December 22, 2024, at 12:58 pm UTC
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs around the end of June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it happens around the end of December.
The date of the summer solstice varies slightly from year to year, but it always falls between June 20 and 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, and between December 21 and 23 in the Southern Hemisphere.
On the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon. This is because the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun at this time of year, causing the sun to appear higher in the sky. The summer solstice is also the day with the longest period of daylight, with the sun rising before 6:00 am and setting after 9:00 pm in many parts of the world.
The summer solstice has been celebrated for centuries by cultures around the world. In many cultures, the summer solstice is associated with fertility, growth, and new beginnings. In some cultures, it is also seen as a time of magical power.
Today, the summer solstice is still celebrated in many cultures, although the traditions and rituals associated with it vary from place to place.
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