21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, technically this day is referred to as Summer solstice. The Earth receives a greater amount of energy from the Sun on this day.
Solstice
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Equinoxes
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Length Of Day – Uneven Heating Of Earth’s Surface
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| Aspect | Summer Solstice | Winter Solstice |
| Date | Around 21st June (Northern Hemisphere) | Around 21st December (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Earth’s Tilt | North Pole tilted closest to the Sun | North Pole tilted furthest from the Sun |
| Day Length | Longest day of the year | Shortest day of the year |
| Night Length | Shortest night of the year | Longest night of the year |
| Sun’s Position | Highest point in the sky at noon | Lowest point in the sky at noon |
| Northern Hemisphere Weather | Summer in Northern Hemisphere | Winter in Northern Hemisphere |
| Southern Hemisphere Weather | Winter in Southern Hemisphere | Summer in Southern Hemisphere |
| Sun’s Path | Longest arc across the sky | Shortest arc across the sky |
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June 24, 2024
