Summer Solstice 2024: June 21 Will Be The First Day Of Summer. Here's Why
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The summer solstice happens when the Earth's axial tilt is most inclined towards the Sun, resulting in the Sun reaching its highest position in the sky.
The summer solstice is a major occasion marked by cultures around the world. Occurring between June 20 and June 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice heralds the longest day and the shortest night of the year. This celestial event has deep astronomical significance and is intertwined with various cultural traditions and celebrations. According to Time Magazine, summer solstice 2024 this year will begin at 4.51 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) or 2.21 am Indian Standard Time (IST).
On the solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the maximum duration of daylight. For example, places like Norway, often called the "Land of the Midnight Sun", enjoy almost 24 hours of sunlight.
Finland, Greenland, Alaska and other polar regions also experience midnight Sun.
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