Summer Solstice Arrives on Thursday
Longest Day of the Year for Northern Hemisphere
Winter Begins in Southern Hemisphere
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, is set to occur on Thursday. The celestial event marks the start of summer in the northern part of the globe and the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is characterized by longer days and shorter nights. The sun reaches its highest point in the sky, resulting in the longest period of daylight for the entire year.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice marks the start of winter and brings shorter days and longer nights. The sun is at its lowest point in the sky, leading to the shortest period of daylight.
The date of the summer solstice varies slightly each year due to the Gregorian calendar. In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice typically occurs on or around June 20th. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice usually happens on or around December 21st.
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