The summer solstice of 2026 will occur on Sunday, June 21st, at 4:24 a.m. EDT, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight hours will vary significantly across North America, with northern regions like Alaska and Canada experiencing nearly 20 hours of sunlight, while areas closer to the equator will have around 14-15 hours. Various events and museum programs are scheduled across the continent to celebrate this astronomical event, which is caused by Earth's axial tilt. AI
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- Alaska
- Arctic Circle
- Canada
- Critical Decision Tool
- Eastern Time Zone
- Fremont Solstice Parade
- Harvard University
- Medtronic plc
- Minneapolis
- Museums of Science & Culture
- National Aboriginal Day
- National Gallery of Art
- North America
- Pacific Time Zone
- Santa Barbara
- Smithsonian Institution
- Summer Solstice Celebration
- Toronto
- U.S.
- UTC−08:00
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