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   When is the summer solstice?

   • Each year, the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere falls on one of two days: June 20 or June 21. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice happens on Dec. 21 or Dec. 22. The date varies because the Gregorian calendar has 365 days, with an extra leap day added in February every four years.

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   When is the June solstice based on a calendar date?

   • The timing of the June solstice is not based on a specific calendar date or time; it all depends on when the Sun reaches its northernmost point from the celestial equator. Therefore, the solstice won’t always occur on the same day. Currently, it shifts between June 20, 21, and 22. The Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight.

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   Which hemisphere has a summer solstice?

   • At either pole there is continuous daylight at the time of its summer solstice. The opposite event is the winter solstice . The summer solstice occurs during the hemisphere's summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (20 or 21 June) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (21 or 22 of December).

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   Does the solstice always occur on the same day?

   • Therefore, the solstice won’t always occur on the same day. Currently, it shifts between June 20, 21, and 22. The Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight. Notice how the Sun appears highest in the sky at the solstice; its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer.

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3. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › summer-solsticeSummer Solstice: When Is Summer Season? - timeanddate.com

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   On average, summer lasts for 93.6 days in the Northern Hemisphere and 89.0 days in the Southern Hemisphere. Average season lengths: March equinox to June solstice: 92.8 days. June solstice to September equinox: 93.6 days. September equinox to December solstice: 89.8 days.

4. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › seasonsSeasons: Dates of Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter - timeanddate.com

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   Sep 22. 10:38 am PDT. Dec 21. 6:14 am PST. * All times are local time for Seattle. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. The Seasons Calculator shows the times and dates of Vernal (Spring) & Autumnal (Fall) equinoxes and Summer and Winter solstices all over the world.

5. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › june-solsticeJune Solstice 2024: Shortest & Longest Day of the Year

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   The June Solstice in the Calendar. Even though most people consider June 21 as the date of the June solstice, it can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on the time zone. June 22 solstices are rare—the last June 22 solstice took place in 1975, and there won't be another one until 2203.

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7. www.livescience.com › planet-earth › summer-solsticeSummer solstice 2024: When is the solstice, why does it ...

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   May 17, 2024 · Why does the summer solstice date vary? Each year, the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere falls on one of two days: June 20 or June 21. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice ...

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   The summer solstice occurs during the hemisphere's summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (20 or 21 June) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (21 or 22 of December). Since prehistory, the summer solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures, and has been marked by festivals and ...

9. www.space.com › summer-solstice-when-whatThe summer solstice - What is it and when does it occur? | Space

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   Sep 26, 2022 · The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and is celebrated around the world. The summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs on June 20, 2024, and the summer solstice for the ...

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    Apr 11, 2024 · Q: Why Doesn’t the Summer Solstice Fall on the Same Date Each Year? A: The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere ranges in date from June 20 to 22. This occurs in part because of the difference between the Gregorian calendar system, which normally has 365 days, and the tropical year (how long it takes Earth to orbit the Sun once), which ...