Longest day

Summer solstice 2024: Interesting astronomical facts

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NEW DELHI: The summer solstice, which typically occurs around June 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Here are some intriguing astronomical facts about this event:Axial tilt and solar position: The summer solstice happens because of the Earth’s axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. … Read more

UAE to experience longest day of 13 hours, 48 minutes

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20 at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world. This celestial event will usher in the longest day of the year for the UAE, with daylight hours reaching 13 hours and 48 … Read more