Summer Solstice 2024: Date, Time, and Events
Summer Solstice Overview
The summer solstice, marking the official start of summer, will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024. It symbolizes the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Key Details of the 2024 Summer Solstice
According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the summer solstice will occur on June 20 at 4:51 pm Eastern Time (ET). The Northern Hemisphere will experience its longest day and shortest night, with the sun reaching its highest point in the sky.
Additionally, a full moon will occur on June 21, just one day after the solstice. This celestial event, known as the Strawberry Moon, adds to the significance of the season's transition.
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