Summer Solstice: Longest Day Explained

This year’s summer solstice arrives Sunday, June 21st at 4:24 AM ET — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun reaches its peak in the sky. The word “solstice” means “sun stands still,” marking the Tropic of Cancer’s alignment with the sun. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere welcomes winter solstice — their shortest day. While meteorological summer began June 1st for easier tracking, astronomical summer is all about Earth’s precise orbit. Ancient sites like Stonehenge still align perfectly with the sun on this day — a timeless reminder of our planet’s dance around the sun. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76656d55561983ca