Chicago Weather: Summer Solstice 2023 Introduction As summer approaches, Chicagoans are gearing up to celebrate the June summer solstice, which not only marks the official start of the season but also brings us the longest day of the year. On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the city of Chicago will experience the summer solstice at 9:58 […]
Understanding the Science behind the Summer Solstice What happens to the sun? During the summer solstice, the sun appears high in the sky at noon in the Northern Hemisphere. This is in contrast to the winter solstice, when the noon sun appears low in the sky. The sun’s position in the sky during the solstice […]
The Science Behind the Longest Day of the Year: The Summer Solstice Introduction The summer solstice, which falls on June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the day with the most daylight and heralds the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This phenomenon has fascinated humans for centuries, prompting […]