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Note that its only true in the northern hemisphere.
That's the day (usually) that the Earth's north pole point most directly at the sun,
thus the the day that the sun seems to be highest in the sky,
thus the longest day (and shortest night).
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Why is June 21 the longest day in the year?
In the northern hemisphere, June 21 represents the summer solstice. It is the day with the most hours of daylight.
Is the longest day of the year the same day all over the world?
no...it depends on the location...as for example on June 21 the longest day will be of those places which lie on tropic of cancer
What is the importance of June 21?
21st June is the longest day of the year and shortest night in INDIA ONLY. 21st day June is somehow also important because 22nd June is my birthday !
What the longest night of the year in Southern Hemisphere?
21 June
What happens on or around June 21?
It is the Summer solstce. In the northern hemisphere it is the longest day of the year. In the southern hemisphere it is the shortest.
Which day of the year is the longest in the US?
June 21 is.
When is the longest day of the year of 2011?
The longest day in any year is the summer solstice. In 2011, this will occur on June 21 in the Northern hemisphere and December 22 in the Southern hemisphere.
What is June 21 and December 21 importance?
solstices (summer and winter) time. Increments
What day does the shortest day of the year occur?
December 21-22 and the longest is June 21-22
Why is June 21 the longest day in the year?
In the northern hemisphere, June 21 represents the summer solstice. It is the day with the most hours of daylight.
What is the name of the shortest and longest day of the year?
Longest - Winter Solstice - December 21 Shortest - Summer Solstice - June 21
What longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is the?
Those living in the northern hemisphere can celebrate the longest day of the year on the summer solstice, around June 21.
Does June have the most daylight hours in Britain?
Yes. Great Britain is in the northern hemisphere, where the longest days of the year are in June, and the very longest day of the year is June 21.
Which day is the longest day?
June 21
What is the longest daylight day of the year?
the summer solstice, June 21. today in fact.
What happens on june 21?
it is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere but its the shortest in the southern
What day is the longest day of the world?
JUNE 21
