Two solstices take place every year - and the June solstice is just days away.
The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs during summer. Meanwhile the shortest, in the Southern Hemisphere, takes place in winter.
When is the summer solstice in 2024? Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter. What is the summer solstice? According to the Royal Observatory, the summer solstice marks midsummer, the 'longest day' and 'shortest night' of the year. On this day, daylight hours reach their peak, while the duration of night falls to its shortest.
Top Health Stories Today What happens during a Solstice? According to timeanddate: "Solstice comes from the Latin words sol, meaning Sun and sistere, meaning to come to a stop or stand still. On the day of the June solstice, the Sun reaches its northernmost position, as seen from the Earth.
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