Aman Trivedi
Because of the leap year, the 2024 summer solstice is the earliest since 1796.
Even though we get the most number of hours of light on the summer solstice, it's not the hottest day of the year.
Stonehenge in England is popularly aligned with the summer solstice sunrise, crowd gather to witness the sun rising directly over the Heel Stone.
There's no written record of the person who discovered summer solstice, no one knows who first recognized this phenomenon.
It is a boost for solar energy to get sunlight and produce electricity directly for long hours on the day of the summer solstice.
Summer solstice holds a special significance in India, as the United Nations has timed International Yoga Day to the summer solstice.
It also holds an important cultural significance in terms of agriculture, fertility rites, and spiritual beliefs.
The summer solstice brings 24 hours of constant daylight in the Artic Circle which is known as the 'Midnight Sun'