Summer Solstice 2026: When Is It and What to Know
The astronomical start of summer begins at 4:24 a.m. ET, and meteorological summer already started June 1, officials said.
- The summer solstice in 2026 officially begins at 4:24 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, marking the year's longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
- Astronomical seasons rely on the Earth's 23.5-degree tilt and orbital position relative to the sun, whereas meteorological seasons track temperatures in three-month periods, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.
- According to the United States Naval Observatory, Columbus will see just over 15 hours of daylight on June 21, with Akron, Canton, and Cincinnati experiencing similar sunlight levels at sunrise 5:03 a.m. and sunset 8:04 p.m.
- After the solstice, daylight hours begin to decrease little by little, marking the gradual shift toward shorter days in the Northern Hemisphere as the season progresses.
- The winter solstice arrives on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, the year's shortest day; Jackson will receive just under 10 hours and 2 minutes of sunlight on that date.
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