The summer solstice will occur in the coming days.
According to the public group "Amateur Astronomy in Kirov," on June 21 at 11:24 Moscow time, the summer solstice will occur. During this time, the longest day and the shortest night are observed. On this day, astronomical summer begins, which will last until the autumn equinox on September 23.
According to amateur astronomers, the nights from June 20 to 21 and from June 21 to 22 will be the shortest in 2026, lasting 5 hours and 38 minutes. The longest day of the year will be June 21, lasting 18 hours and 22 minutes. The sun will rise at 2:32 and will set below the horizon at 20:54. After the summer solstice, the length of the day will begin to decrease.
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The summer solstice will occur in the coming days.
Amateur astronomers reported the longest day of the year.
