Summer Solstice 2024: The Longest Day of the Year
The Longest Day
The summer solstice, also known as the June solstice, is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on or around June 20 or 21. In 2024, the summer solstice will occur on Thursday, June 20th.
Sunrise and Sunset Times
The exact times of sunrise and sunset will vary slightly depending on your location. In Edinburgh, Scotland, sunrise will be at 4:26 am, and sunset will be at 9:50 pm. This means that Edinburgh will experience 17 hours and 24 minutes of daylight on the summer solstice.
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