It is the longest day of the year in all the countries of the Northern Hemisphere.
On June 21, during the summer solstice, an astronomical summer begins.
Beginning of summer interesting facts
1. During the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice, the North Pole is closer to the Sun than the South Pole.
2. June 21 is the shortest day of the year in all countries in the southern hemisphere.
3. On June 21, the Sun towers over the Tropic of Cancer.
4. The polar day reigns in the polar regions.
5. In the southernmost tip of Poland – at the top of Opołonki in the Bieszczady Mountains, on June 21, the day lasts 16h 12min.
6. In the northernmost tip of Poland – in the town of Jastrzębia Góra, on June 21, the day lasts 17h 20min.
7. June 21 is the shortest night of the year, lasting 7 hours and 16 minutes in Warsaw.
8. The Earth’s axis of rotation will be tilted towards the Sun at 17:28.
9. In Warsaw you will be able to watch the sunrise at 4:21 and the sunset at 20:46.
10. In the capital of Iceland – Reykjavík, on June 21, the day lasts over 21 hours.
11. On the night of June 21-22, a Slavic holiday called Kupala Night is celebrated.
12. In the south of Poland, ceremonies are called sobótki, and in Masuria – palinocki.
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Beginning of summer questions and answers
What is the summer solstice?
This is the maximum tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation towards the Sun. It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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How is astronomical summer different from calendar summer?
The astronomy summer 2017 begins on June 21, during the summer solstice. Calendar summer begins a day later – June 22.
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Does the astronomical summer in Poland always fall on June 21?
No, the astronomical summer in a leap year begins the day before – June 20.
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