Summer Solstice: The longest day of the year

Today, 20 June 2012, is called the Summer Solstice and marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. This day also signifies the astronomical (or official) beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. During the Summer Solstice, the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° north) – here it comes to..

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