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Summer Solstice Happens on June 21st

The summer solstice, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on June 21 at 4:24 a.m. ET, bringing the longest day of the year.

The tilt of the Earth’s northernmost tip toward the sun during the summer solstice results in longer days and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.

Stonehenge in England, a prehistoric monument, has become a site of religious significance for various faiths during solstices, drawing thousands of people to witness the sun aligning with its pillars.

Pagans and followers of New Age beliefs gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the solstice, as the ancient stone circle was originally aligned with the sun.

The summer solstice coincides with Father’s Day this year, and while the Northern Hemisphere welcomes summer, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice.  

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/14/summer-solstice-2026/90519932007/