Summer Solstice, longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere

natureJun 20, 2026462,084

The astronomical summer solstice fell overnight on June 20, 21, starting astronomical summer and producing the Northern Hemisphere’s longest daylight hours. In the UK, for example, sunrise at 4:52 a.m. and sunset at 9:26 p.m. gives just over 16 hours of daylight, while some regions are reporting daytime highs near 37°C and very short, warm nights. Communities marked the solstice with Midsummer traditions from torch-making, flower crowns, and multi-block street parties to overnight radio specials and museum spotlights on artists like Andy Goldsworthy. The day matters because it resets the seasonal calendar for agriculture and festivals, extends daylight for outdoor activity, and highlights summer heat impacts people should prepare for.

glastomichelle.bsky.social

@glastomichelle.bsky.social

My Summer solstice eve sunrise walk was a little bit overcast sadly. Thistles brought some colour to the scene and the clouds look like they are starting to break up now. Photo taken on Glastonbury Tor.

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sidseven.bsky.social2

Is that? no. Graham Chapman?

Getty

@gettymuseum.bsky.social

This Sunday we celebrate the #SummerSolstice. Did you know there’s a unique decommissioned artwork at the Getty Research Institute here at the Getty Center? Read on to learn more about artist Andy Goldsworthy and his infamous legacy at the GRI: www.getty.edu/news/the-lit...

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Getty17

Interested? Come kick off the Summer at Getty. On Sunday, June 21, join us for a day of jazz, tarot readings, workshops, performances, and summer-themed treats at the Summer Solstice celebration. Book your free ticket: www.getty.edu/calendar/sum...

Tim White

@twmcltd.bsky.social

I do hope you're having a great weekend. The summer solstice happens in the next 24 hours. In Ukraine, it's Day 1578 of Russia's all out war, and we've now passed 4,500 days since the original invasion was launched. All the news in another daily 🧵 Coffee donations welcome🙏

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Tim White46

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KUNA2

yeah, but let's not pretend the solstice is a thing when people are still fighting for their lives

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

The summer solstice is Sunday, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer.

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Petra Michaela

@petramichaela.bsky.social

May the energy of the summer solstice remind us of what truly connects us: humanity, compassion, and the longing for peace. To preserve the light amidst turmoil and darkness—within ourselves and for one another. May the time come when wars end, wounds heal, and understanding becomes possible.

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VenetiaJane’s Garden

@venetiajane.bsky.social

As the #SummerSolstice approaches, daylight nears its greatest length and meadows brim with flowers at the height of their beauty. In folklore, the solstice marks one of the turning points of the year, when nature’s abundance is celebrated before the slow return of longer nights.

Collage of five photographs celebrating the richness of a June meadow. Pink red campion, a small copper butterfly resting on yellow ragwort, a marbled white butterfly feeding on a knapweed flower, creeping thistle flowers, and a small skipper visiting a pale pink musk mallow flower alongside red soldier beetles.

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@breakingkind.bsky.social

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Miley Cyrus ~ Malibu ["Is it supposed to be this hot all summer long?”] youtu.be/8j9zMok6two?...

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#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Don Henley - “The Boys Of Summer” youtu.be/6RUIeX6UCT8?...

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Good morning Jean and everyone! ☺️ #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Summer of 69 Bryan Adam‧ 1984 youtu.be/9f06QZCVUHg

Calvin C15

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Summer In The City ~ The Lovin’ Spoonful m.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yge...

CL. Clark14

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge Sun Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun.. Instant Karma John Lennon youtu.be/zqgTSk9Aq50?...

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Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver youtu.be/nAcGxB3OGwI?...

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#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge Great summer song 🌞Bananarama, Cruel Summer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ml...

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#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Feels Like Summer ~ Weezer www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcQ9...

Happytobe2313

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. This will forever be a favorite ❤️ Texas Sun…Khruangbin & Leon Bridges www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whe7...

Happytobe2313

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. “And the sun goes down I walk into the waves” Malibu…Hole www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0CY...

Hunt for Better Days11

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden m.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbB...

Calvin C11

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Summer Romance ~ The Stones m.youtube.com/watch?v=sspD...

Karen B10

Here Comes The Sun by the Beatles! youtu.be/KQetemT1sWc?...

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Up next, a band that takes Halloween very seriously. I don’t know if they’re here to play groove metal or rob a bank, but they slap. Here is #DymytryParadox with #SunOfABrokenGod Try not to stare at their faces too hard. youtu.be/UKJH0lX7c3I?...

Happytobe2310

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Sunshine…OneRepublic www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2sn...

Kimm Rogers9

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. youtu.be/6QS10B4k_9g

Hunt for Better Days8

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. “Away From The Sun” by 3 Doors Down m.youtube.com/watch?v=DDK5...

Calvin C8

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Hot Fun In The Summertime ~ Sly & The Family Stone m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg0t...

Be Steel My Heart 🙅‍♀️👑8

Good morning. Summertime - The Sundays #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge youtu.be/Z778slDEsds

Penny Mize7

#BreakingKindSongs June 20 Dancing Circles Round the Sun–Rodney Crowell youtu.be/a2gKzAZH5UQ?...

Hunt for Better Days7

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. “Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam” by Nirvana m.youtube.com/watch?v=bVje...

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June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Harry Styles ~ Watermelon Sugar "Tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin'" www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07s...

Irene💙🎼🐈🦋🌻6

#BreakingKindSongs June 20 - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics: Same Heartbreak Different Day - Richard Marx 🥰 🎶 Summer's come and gone and I'm without you Know I should move on, but I don't know how to 🎶 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy4F...

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#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Len - Steal My Sunshine youtu.be/teUlISh-TiA?...

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Summer Days - Martin Garrix ft. Macklemore & Patrick Stump #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge youtu.be/LdvvPtIfR8w

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#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. youtu.be/7CVfTd-_qbc?...

Tpryor history repeats itself5

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge June 2️⃣0️⃣ - Summer Solstice: Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. INXS - Red Red Sun youtu.be/yrvbN5Hvnmg?...

Be Steel My Heart 🙅‍♀️👑5

Rain In The Summertime - The Alarm #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge youtu.be/8D6pPgwafq0

knitting-queen.bsky.social4

Hi there, #musicchallenge #breakingkindsongs! Jun 20: summer solstice, with summer or sun The Pop Winds - The Sun freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Po...

Patti Taulman4

Beautiful day on tap here in the burbs! youtu.be/KqgHosrqJ8o?...

Be Steel My Heart 🙅‍♀️👑4

🎶Everyday is a new beginning Everyday is a 🎁 to hold up high Everyone has a weight to carry Everyone has a soul so let it ✨ Gimme, gimme that sunshine, 🔆 Gimme, gimme them good times, good times Nothing, nothing but good vibes, good vibes Bring on the summertime #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge

Bruce Disenhouse3

Here Comes the Sun. The Beatles

Penny Mize3

Good morning, Jean. Great choice.

Irene💙🎼🐈🦋🌻2

#BreakingKindSongs June 20 - Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics. Bonus Song: For My Broken Heart So sure life wouldn't go on without you Lord, this sun is blinding me As it wakes me from the dark I guess the world didn't stop For my broken heart www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GRE...

John2

June20 Summer Solstice:Song with the word Summer or Sun in the title or lyrics www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q11i...

Adam Pritchett

@ajpritchett.bsky.social

Merry summer solstice! 🌞 longest day, make merry a dance ✨🎶 #solstice #summer #embroidery

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Mark Rees

@reviewwales.bsky.social

The Summer Solstice is nigh! ☀️ Sunday will be the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere - when the sun climbs highest before the wheel of the year turns towards darker days. In the UK, sunrise is 4:52am & sunset 9:26pm - over 16 hours of daylight. #SummerSolstice

168h ago

SpellFire

@spellfire.bsky.social

Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice! Shennanigans begin today & Spellfire is celebrating sundown to sundown! *Torch making * Flower crowns *Sun Wheels May your Litha be bright The summer brings vitality Solstice will be your light!

212h ago

Mrs MoonCakes.

@helsmels.bsky.social

Happy Summer Solstice, mofo’s. From a most chilled out and content H.

Cleavage tattoo, and white beaded dress.

251h ago

Pr Carlos Moreno - IAE Paris1 Sorbonne University

@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social

It’s the summer solstice. A sunset in Paris – and it gives me great pleasure and pride to see people enjoying themselves in what used to be a motorway along the banks of the Seine

164h ago

Coach Thom

@spark.fit

A few quiet moments, a little warmth and light, and a space of reflection over the ways that my Yule intentions are coming to pass at the Summer Solstice, has made for a very peaceful awakening. Good morning 🕯️🌞