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- DictionarySum·mer sol·stice/ˌsəmər ˈsälstəs/
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- 1. the solstice that marks the onset of summer, at the time of the longest day, about June 21 in the northern hemisphere and December 22 in the southern hemisphere.
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The summer solstice or estival solstice occurs when one of Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. It happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere ( Northern and Southern ). For that hemisphere, the summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year, when the Sun is at its highest position ...
Summer solstice is when the Sun's path in the sky is farthest north or south, depending on the hemisphere. It marks the beginning of summer and has been celebrated in many cultures.
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Sep 26, 2022 · The summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. It occurs when one of Earth's poles is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme...
Aug 10, 2017 · Summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about its origins, traditions and significance in different cultures and religions around the world.
May 17, 2024 · By Jamie Carter. last updated 17 May 2024. What is the summer solstice, and when does it happen? The longest day of the year falls on either June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere....
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (June) or the Southern Hemisphere (December). Learn about the astronomical and meteorological definitions of summer, the traditions and folklore, and the season lengths and dates.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Learn how the tilt of Earth's axis, the distance to the sun, and ancient cultures affect this astronomical event.
