Overview

• The solstice peaks at 10:42 PM EDT on June 20 (0242 GMT on June 21), officially ushering in summer north of the equator.
• Earth’s 23.5° axial tilt angles the Northern Hemisphere closest to the Sun, causing the Sun to reach its highest point in the sky.
• Northern Hemisphere observers will experience the year’s longest day while the Southern Hemisphere enters its shortest, signaling a seasonal shift.
• Celebrations are being organized at ancient sites like Stonehenge and in cities worldwide to honor the solstice’s cultural and spiritual legacy.
• From this moment onward, daylight hours will gradually decrease until the December winter solstice, completing the annual solar cycle.