Summer Solstice 2024: Date, Time And Everything You Need To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year

The Summer Solstice in India is on June 20. Summer Solstice is also known as the longest day of the year which brings warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets to the Northern Hemisphere.

Every country celebrates the June Solstice with unique feasts and festivities, reflecting a rich tradition dating back centuries.

What is the Summer Solstice? 

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice marks the astronomical start of summer. This occurs around June 20th-22nd each year.The Solstice marks the almost equal duration of day and night as the Sun crosses the Line of the Equator and moves over the Northern Hemisphere. This is because the Earth's North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, maximizing sunlight hours.

What happens during the Summer Solstice? 

When our planet's orbit reaches the point where the North Pole is at its most inclined toward the Sun, it is exactly over the Tropic of Cancer. Because the Sun goes farthest north in the sky around the Solstice, the days leading up to it have the longest daylight of the year.

When will the Summer Solstice happen in India?

As per NASA, the official date is June 20 at 4:50 PM EDT. But in the case of India, it will happen on June 21.