Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the day with the longest daylight hours and the shortest night. It happens when the Earth's North Pole is tilted most directly toward the Sun, resulting in the Sun reaching its highest point in the sky at noon. This phenomenon signals the peak of summer and has been celebrated in many cultures throughout history. The length of daylight gradually decreases afterward, leading to the shorter days of late summer and autumn. The Summer Solstice is an astronomical event that highlights Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun.