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- The Summer Solstice 2022 occurred on 21 June recently.
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About Summer Solstice
- The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” (i.e. sun) and “sistere” (i.e. stationary).
- It occurs twice a year.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, it happens in June and in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs in December.
- Summer Solstice is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest one in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The day also marks the onset of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the onset of winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The rays of the sun fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer.
- Significance
- The solstice has been seen as a significant time of the year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals and rituals across the globe.
Source:IE
