(Washington, DC) – This Friday will be the longest day of the year. The summer solstice falls on June 20th in the U.S., and on the 21st in Europe. On that day, the Earth will achieve its maximum tilt toward the sun, allowing for more hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere and kicking off the summer months. The closer you get to the North Pole, the more extra sunlight you’ll enjoy.
Residents in Fairbanks, Alaska, for instance, will see nearly 22 hours of daylight. In the southern hemisphere, meanwhile, Friday will mark the winter solstice, making it the shortest day of the year.
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