The summer solstice marks the beginning of the summer, but the exact dates vary depending on where in the world you are. The UK is in the northern hemisphere, and therefore summer begins in June, according to the astronomical calendar.
“These seasons are split to coincide with our Gregorian calendar, making it easier for meteorological observing and forecasting to compare seasonal and monthly statistics.
“The seasons are defined as spring (March, April, May), summer (June, July, August), autumn (September, October, November) and winter (December, January, February).”
hat is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice marks the onset of summer, at the time of the longest day.
Typically this is around June 21 in the northern hemisphere and December 22 in the southern hemisphere.
The Met Office explained: “Solstices and equinoxes are the astronomical transition points between the seasons and mark key stages in the astronomical cycle of the Earth.
“In a year there are two equinoxes (spring and autumn) and two solstices (summer and winter).
“The dates of the Equinoxes and Solstices aren’t fixed due to the Earth’s elliptical orbit of the Sun.”
What is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice marks the onset of summer, at the time of the longest day.
Typically this is around June 21 in the northern hemisphere and December 22 in the southern hemisphere.
The Met Office explained: “Solstices and equinoxes are the astronomical transition points between the seasons and mark key stages in the astronomical cycle of the Earth.
“In a year there are two equinoxes (spring and autumn) and two solstices (summer and winter).
“The dates of the Equinoxes and Solstices aren’t fixed due to the Earth’s elliptical orbit of the Sun.”
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