Weather of Arabia - On Thursday, June 20, the Arab world and the countries located in the northern hemisphere will witness the phenomenon of the summer solstice, announcing the start of the summer season, astronomically and officially, and this season will extend for 93 days, 15 hours, and 53 minutes.
The next summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on June 20, 2024, and the next summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere will occur on December 21, 2024.
The summer solstice is considered the beginning of astronomical summer, and represents the longest day of the year. It occurs when one of the Earth's poles tilts toward the sun at its maximum angle. This phenomenon occurs twice a year as a result of the Earth's tilt. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs in June (while the The Southern Hemisphere winter solstice), while in the Southern Hemisphere it occurs in December (while the Northern Hemisphere experiences the winter solstice).
Many cultures around the world celebrate the summer solstice and the longest day of the year with various forms of traditions, holidays and festivals. From distinctive sunrise gatherings to midsummer festivals, summer solstice celebrations reflect the spirit of joy and renewal, and represent the beginning of a new chapter that casts its shadow over people’s lives with its bright colors and warm atmosphere.
The summer season this year begins astronomically on (June 20) and extends until the autumn equinox on (September 22). In meteorology, the beginning of summer is fixed every year at the beginning of the month (June), and it ends at the end of the month. (August) every year.
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