The solstice is an astronomical event, caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis and its motion in orbit around the sun. It marks the longest day of the year for those living north of the equator. The summer solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or 23.5° north latitude. This has happened at exactly 6:07am Eastern Time on Thursday, 21 June. This time of the year enjoy the early dawns, long days, late sunsets and short nights. The sun is at its height each day, as it crosses the sky.
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Earth Sky
21 June 2018
