What Is the Longest Day? The Summer Solstice Around June 21
The “longest day” is the day with the most daylight (and the shortest night) in the Northern Hemisphere. It happens around the June (summer) solstice, typically between June 20–22, and most often near June 21. This is driven by Earth’s axial tilt, not by daily weather changes. When does the longest day happen? Example (Istanbul … Read more