When is the Summer Solstice 2024?
Dates of Solstice
The summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the astronomical beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The dates of solstice occur within a range. June's solstice always happens on June 20 or 21, and December's solstice on December 21 or 22.
2024 Summer Solstice
Northern Hemisphere
The 2024 summer solstice falls on Thursday, June 20, at 20:50 GMT. On Thursday, everyone in the northern half of our planet will experience the summer solstice. It'll be the longest day of the year north of the equator, with the most daylight hours.
Southern Hemisphere
In the Southern Hemisphere, the 2024 summer solstice occurs on Saturday, December 21, at 10:21 GMT. It'll be the shortest day of the year south of the equator, with the fewest daylight hours.
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