The summer time solstice is a fantastic astronomical occasion which occurs when the pole of the Earth tilts to a level of 23.5 or extra in direction of the solar. Every year, relying on the Earth’s place in its orbit, the Summer Solstice falls between June 20 to June 22. This year, June 21 is marked to have a good time the starting of summer time or midsummer. In the (*21*) Hemisphere, Summer Solstice is identified to be the longest day of the year as the day receives most daylight whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year.
Summer begins in the center of the year in the (*21*) Hemisphere; nevertheless, in the Southern Hemisphere, it begins in December. This year, aside from International Yoga Day, and World Music Day, individuals from all throughout the world may also have a good time the event of Summer Solstice on June 21. Interestingly, individuals will witness the longest day of the year and the shortest night time of the year. After June 21, the days are slowly and steadily going to get shorter. This year, Summer Solstice will happen on June 21 at 8.27 PM in India, 3:58 pm BST in the UK and 10:58 am ET / 7:58 am PT in the US.
What is Summer Solstice?
Summer Solstice happens when the solar goes instantly above the Tropic of Cancer which ends up in the longest day of the year. And the international locations like Mexico, China, India, the Middle East and (*21*) Africa can expertise this magical phenomenon as the Tropic of Cancer passes by these international locations. People from the areas nearer to the pole witness the “midnight solar”.
This stunning day helps to extend agricultural productiveness as Summer Solstice will increase photo voltaic power and likewise, will increase the course of of photosynthesis. On this day, the solar rises on the left facet of the horizon whereas it units on the far proper. To have a good time the celestial occasion in a fantastic manner, individuals from totally different international locations organise occasions, gatherings and festivals.
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