Today, June 20, marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year. The summer solstice, when the Sun reaches its most northerly point in the sky, will occur tonight at 21:50 BST (22:50 CEST).
During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest period of sunlight in a single day. This phenomenon occurs because of Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun and the tilt of the North Pole towards the Sun during the solstice.
The Sun’s rays strike the Northern Hemisphere at their most direct angle, leading to the longest duration of daylight. However, this extended daylight does not necessarily mean it will be the hottest day of the year.
An animation shows daily images captured by the Meteosat Second Generation from June 20, 2023, to June 19, 2024, at approximately 16:30 BST (17:30 CEST).
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