How is Summer Solstice calculated?

This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky each year.

When is Summer Solstice 1973?

Name: Summer Solstice
Start: 1973-06-21
End: 1973-06-21
Location: Worldwide

Thursday, 21 June 1973

Summer Solstice is the astronomical point when the Sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky, bringing the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and marking the start of astronomical summer.

Also known as

June Solstice

Frequently asked questions

When is Summer Solstice 1973?: Summer Solstice 1973 is on Thursday, 21 June 1973.
What day of the week is Summer Solstice 1973?: It falls on Thursday.
How is Summer Solstice calculated?: This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky each year.