Summer Solstice 2026

the longest light — 21 June, 08:26 UTC

On 21 June 2026 at 08:26 UTC, the sun stood at its furthest north and the northern day reached its longest.

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listening for the sun…

drag to rotate · tap a gold pin to read its alignment