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Earth’s summer solstice explained
The summer solstice occurs on June 21, marking the day when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, and the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest daylight hours. Although it signals the start of astronomical summer, peak temperatures typically lag behind due to the time required for the ground and water to warm. Earth's tilt, caused by early solar system collisions, is responsible for the occurrence of solstices and seasons.
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