Summer Solstice 2026 on June 21 Marks Longest Day in Northern Hemisphere
The Summer Solstice on June 21, 2026, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere due to Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt. This astronomical event occurs when the North Pole tilts most directly toward the Sun, with the Sun's rays falling vertically on the Tropic of Cancer. In Madhya Pradesh, India, a 32-minute daylight difference exists between eastern and western regions. The solstice has cultural significance and signals the start of the Sun's southward journey, known as Dakshinayan.