For some countries, the summer solstice marks the official start of summer, when the longest day – and shortest night – of the year is a time for revelry, steeped in local culture and history. In 2024, the official solstice falls on June 20, but these celebrations in the northern hemisp...
People take part in the winter solstice celebrations at the Stonehenge prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, on Dec. 22, 2023. Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images Why is June 20 the longest day of 2024?
The summer solstice (also known as Litha) is a time of intensity, renewal, andgreat potential. Usually aroundJune21st for those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, this is a time when the sun lingers the longest of any other day. To celebrate this pivotal time of the year, I thought i...
Day of celebrations Every year on the summer solstice, thousands gather at Stonehenge, the ancient monument in Wiltshire, England, to watch the Sun rise. Whether they're actual practitioners of Druidry or just there...
Summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and is celebrated around the world. (Image credit: Anton Petrus via Getty Images) Jump to: Summer solstice FAQs answered by an expert What causes the summer solstice? What is the meaning of solstice? Summer solstice celebrations ...
.What is the summer solstice?The celebrations in Chicago mark the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA. In June, due to the tilt, the Northern Hemisphere has its highest exposure to the sun, creating maximum daylight on the solstice. On the solstice, the...
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This year,the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere will occur at 20:50PM GMT on June 20, 2024; this is about 18 hours earlier than it occurred in 2023. Where to Celebrate the Summer Solstice Summer solstice celebrations take place throughout the northern hemisphere on or near June 20th...
/PRNewswire/ -- Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, will feature a nationwide marching band initiative...