During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and ...

This results in the Northern Hemisphere receiving the longest period of sunlight hours and the most direct angle of sunlight all year. It will begin at 10:42 p.m. EDT, according to the Almanac.

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June ...