The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, with the most daylight hours.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice typically occurs around June 20-22
the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon.
it is an astronomical event caused by the tilt of Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) and its orbit around the sun
Many cultures celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals. Examples include Midsummer and Druid
Despite being the longest day, the summer solstice is not usually the hottest day of the year due to the lag between maximum sunlight and maximum heat
The term "solstice" comes from the Latin words "sol" (sun) and "sistere" (to stand still), referring to the sun's apparent halt in its northward movement