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The longest day of the year is here! What does that mean?

The longest day of the year is here with 14 hours, 6 minutes of daylight in Jacksonville on Tuesday, June 21.

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  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — No matter which way you look at things - meteorologically or astronomically - it will officially be summer on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:14 a.m.

  That is the moment in time where the Sun's rays will move directly over the Tropic of Cancer marking the Summer Solstice.

  This is also noted by the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Jacksonville, there will be 14 hours, 6 minutes, and a few extra seconds of daylight. The days will gradually shorten from here on out as the Sun's rays head back south toward the Equator.

  The Summer Solstice is the beginning of astronomical summer. Astronomical seasons are marked by the solstices and equinoxes.

  Meteorologically, summer began on June 1. Meteorological seasons are grouped into four sets of three months each. This way, meteorologists can keep track of climate data without any skew in dates. Solstices and equinoxes can vary by a day or two year to year.

  If you're wondering, summer begins June 1. Fall begins September 1. Winter begins December 1. Spring begins March 1. Easy as that!

  No matter what, the temperatures and packed beaches say it has been summer for weeks now.

  Wondering if the temperatures peak on the longest day of the year? Not even close. Although we've felt some intense heat and humidity across the First Coast in recent weeks, our daily maximum temperatures do not peak until July 16 at 92.1 degrees on average in Jacksonville.

  Summer is here to stay - for at least a few more months!

  Wondering when things will cool down? If you don't know already, we kinda live in an endless summer here. Mark your calendars for November for any significant cool downs.

  Summer officially kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere today (June 21), marking the longest day of the year. 

  During the June solstice (or summer solstice), the sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. Delivering the maximum daylight hours of the year for the Northern Hemisphere and minimum daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, according to Chris Vaughan, amateur astronomer with SkySafari Software who oversees Space.com's Night Sky calendar.

  This year, the summer solstice officially occurred at 5:14 a.m. EDT (0914 GMT), when the sun reached a point directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer (latitude 23.5 degrees north). 

  Related: The brightest planets in June's night sky: How to see them (and when)

  In addition to the longest day of the year and the start of summer, the June solstice also occurs at the moment the northern half of Earth is tilted toward the sun, resulting in the Northern Hemisphere receiving sunlight at the most direct angle of the year. 

  To determine how many hours of daylight you'll receive during the June solstice you can use The Farmer's Almanac Sunrise and Sunset Calculator (opens in new tab).

  As always, there are two sides to every story. While the Northern Hemisphere welcomes longer days and warmer temperatures, the June solstice marks the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. 

  Top telescope pick!

  
  (Image credit: Celestron)

  Looking for a telescope for the next planet sight or skywatching event? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 (opens in new tab) as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide.  

  Throughout June, stargazers will be treated to other skywatching events including a rare "planet parade" where all five naked-eye planets will be visible in the predawn sky as they line up in their orbital order from the sun. From left to right in the southeastern sky, you'll be able to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all in a row. (Mercury, which is usually hidden by the sun's glare, will become easier to spot as the month matures.)

  The best opportunity to see this spectacle may come on June 24, as Mercury should rise about an hour before the sun, according to a press release (opens in new tab) from Sky&Telescope. 

  Throughout June, the moon will continue to journey past the morning planets. Calling in on Mars on June 22, Venus on June 26 then finally Mercury on June 27.  

  Hoping to capture a good photo of the moon as it approaches the morning planets? Our guide on how to photograph the moon has some helpful tips. If you're looking for a camera, here's our overview of the best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography. As always, our guides for the best telescopes and best binoculars can help you prepare for the next great skywatching event.

  Which city has the longest day?

  Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Chandigarh. The length of the day depends upon the geographic latitude of a place and upon the inclination of the sun. It is due to this inclination that as we go northwards in summer in the northern hemisphere, the hours of daylight increase steadily.

  Where is the longest day of the year in USA?

  Summer 2022 — also known as the “summer solstice” — officially began at 5:14 a.m. on June 21. This summer solstice is the longest day of the year, the day with the most hours of sunlight during the whole year. For June 21, Staten Island will enjoy just over 15 hours of daylight.

  Which city has the longest day on 22 December?

  Thus, Being close to tropic of capricorn Melbourne receives direct rays of the sun. So, it has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December.

  Which place has 22 hours of daylight?

  Svalbard is the place in Norway where the midnight sun occurs for the longest period. Here, the sun doesn't set between 20 April and 22 August.