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   Sum·mer sol·stice

   /ˌsəmər ˈsälstəs/

   

   noun

   • 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.
   • ▪ the solstice in June, when the sun reaches its maximum declination.

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   What is the summer solstice?

   • An astronomer explains The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88% of Earth’s people who live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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   Why is the summer solstice important?

   • 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 was an important cultural event in many ancient societies, and it remains one for some contemporary groups.

   What is the summer solstice? The science behind the first day of summer

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   What causes the summer solstice?

   • FOLLOW NBC NEWS MACH ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AND INSTAGRAM. The summer solstice is an astronomical event caused by Earth's tilted axis. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's the year's longest day and the first day of summer.

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   When was the summer solstice first observed?

   • Humans may have observed the summer solstice as early as the Stone Age. Cultures around the world still celebrate the day with feasts, bonfires, picnics and songs. The Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight than any other day of the year on the summer solstice.

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

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   The summer solstice marks the start of summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is in June; south of the equator, it is in December. In temperate climes, the summer season brings warm weather and long days.

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   Jun 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...

5. www.nationalgeographic.com › science › articleEverything you need to know about the summer solstice

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   The summer solstice—also called midsummer—has long been recognized and often celebrated by many cultures. Egyptians built the Great Pyramids so that the sun, when viewed from the Sphinx, sets...

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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 · In 2024, the summer solstice will occur at 4:50 p.m. EDT on June 20, according to timeanddate.com. Here's everything you need to know about the Northern Hemisphere's longest day of the year.

8. www.history.com › history-of-summer-solsticeSummer Solstice - HISTORY

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   Aug 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...

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   Jun 18, 2018 · The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88% of Earth’s people who live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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    Jun 20, 2019 · Friday, June 21 is summer solstice, the longest day of the year above the equator and the turning point after which the sun starts rising later and setting earlier.