The longest day of the year has arrived, so here’s what to expect for the summer solstice.
What Is The Summer Solstice?
June 20th marks the longest day of the year; when the sun is in the sky for the highest amount of time. At least, in the northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, today is the shortest day of the year, with the least amount of daylight expected. Today marks the beginning of the astronomical summer. Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth’s position in relation to the sun, while the meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles.
What Are The Sunset Times For The Solstice?
Edmonton – 21:07
Toronto – 20:03
Quebec City – 19:43
Charlottetown – 20:10
Victoria – 20:19
St. Johns – 20:02
Winnipeg – 20:41
Regina – 21:14
Fredericton – 20:21
Halifax – 20:05
Yellowknife – 22:39
Whitehorse – 23:37
Iqaluit – 22:01
What Happens Now?
For the rest of the week, and subsequently the rest of the summer, the days will gradually decrease in length and the amount of daylight we get each day. By the fall equinox, the first official day of fall, on Sept. 22, the sun is expected to rise at 6:54 a.m. During the equinox, the Sun stands directly above the equator making day and night equal in time.
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