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Summer solstice 2026 marks longest day on June 21

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The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marking the longest day of the year. This astronomical event signifies the beginning of summer and occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly towards the sun. Conversely, it marks the shortest day and the start of winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Celebrations and observations are planned at significant locations like Stonehenge, which is aligned with the solstice sunrise. AI

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Summer solstice 2026 marks longest day on June 21

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    When Is Summer Solstice? The Longest Day Of The Year And What It Means

    The June solstice will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest in the Southern Hemisphere.

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