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The summer solstice, occurs annually on June 21 and is an astronomical event marking the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It happens when the Sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky (the Tropic of Cancer) and is one of the four key turning points of the astronomical year. The term “solstice” derives from the Latin words sol (Sun) and sistere (to stand still). The summer solstice can be observed between June 20 and 22, with minor variations depending