Summer solstice 2024: All you need to know
When is the summer solstice this year?
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice will occur on Thursday, June 20 at 4:50 p.m. EDT. This is the day with the most daylight and the shortest night of the year.
Why does the summer solstice happen?
The summer solstice occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the situation is reversed, with the winter solstice occurring at the same time.
After the summer solstice, the days will start to get shorter as the Earth's axis gradually tilts away from the sun, leading to the fall equinox in September.
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