The summer solstice isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s an event that marks a turning point in our planet’s journey around the sun. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it signifies the official start of summer, the longest day of the year, and a time steeped in tradition and celebration. What is the summer solstice?

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