Is first day of summer June 20th or 21st?

Everything You Should Know About the Longest Day of the Year. In 2022, the June solstice occurs on Tuesday, June 21, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s everything you should know about the summer solstice—what it means, why it’s the longest day of the year, and how to celebrate.

What is the 1st official day of summer?

When is the First Day of Summer 2022?

Year	Day First Day of Summer Falls on	First Day of Summer
2017	Wednesday	June 21, 2017
2018	Thursday	June 21, 2018
2019	Friday	June 21, 2019
2020	Saturday	June 20, 2020

When did the summer start USA?

The First Days of the Seasons

Seasons of 2022	Astronomical Start	Meteorological Start
SPRING	Sunday, March 20, 11:33 A.M. EDT	Tuesday, March 1
SUMMER	Tuesday, June 21, 5:14 A.M. EDT	Wednesday, June 1
FALL	Thursday, September 22, 9:04 P.M. EDT	Thursday, September 1
WINTER	Wednesday, December 21, 4:48 P.M. EST	Thursday, December 1

Why is June 21st the first day of summer?

Technically, the June solstice is the exact instant of time when the Sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer. In 2022, this happens on June 21 at 09:13 UTC.

What is summer USA?

Summer. Summer lasts from June 20 or 21 until September 22 or 23, which places it between spring and fall. This is the warmest of the months, where temperatures soar, and when there are more hours of daylight, as the days are longer than the evenings.

What is 21st June celebrated as?

The International Day of Yoga
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India.

Which is shortest day of year?

This corresponds to Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 21:48 UTC.

• Sun rise/set and day length around this solstice.
• Solstice countdown.
• Local times for this solstice worldwide.
• Solstice Day and Night Map.