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 2016?

Name: Summer Solstice
Start: 2016-06-20
End: 2016-06-20
Location: Worldwide

Monday, 20 June 2016

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 2016?: Summer Solstice 2016 is on Monday, 20 June 2016.
What day of the week is Summer Solstice 2016?: It falls on Monday.
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.