The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of ...

Summer officially began Friday in the Northern Hemisphere with the longest daylight of the year at around 15 hours.

The 2025 summer solstice arrives at 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20 (0242 GMT June 21). On this day, skywatchers across the northern hemisphere will enjoy the longest stretch of daylight all year.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Here’s how it works. Earth's tilted rotational axis places the sun high in the northern hemisphere's sky in June for the summer solstice. (Image credit: Albin Bonnard via Getty Images) ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season officially begins on the summer solstice. The day is full of festivities, sunshine, and the year's longest daylight hours.

For those north of the equator, the solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Earth spins on a ...