The astronomical start to summer varies each year depending on when the summer solstice. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, earth is tilting mostly toward the sun.
Summer 2024 starts on thursday, june 20th in the northern hemisphere, with the first day of summer being the longest daylight day of the year with the earth’s axis having reached its furthest tilt and begins to change directiion back. The summer solstice marks the first day of summer in astronomical terms.
For Those Of Us In The Northern Hemisphere, Earth Is Tilting Mostly Toward The Sun.
The summer solstice, marking the yearโs longest daylight period, officially occurs thursday at 4:51 p.m.
The Summer Solstice Arrives At 4:50Pm Edt Thursday, According To Nasa.
That also happens to be the summer solstice, aka the start of summer.
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What Time Does Summer Start 2024.
Edt (2051 gmt), marking the longest day in the northern hemisphere.