Summer Solstice 2024: Solstices mark the changing of seasons with longest and shortest daylight hours. The June solstice signifies the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The solstices occur twice a year. In 2024, the June solstice falls on June 20 at 4:50 PM EDT, which corresponds to June 21 in India. This event marks the Sun's northernmost position in relation to Earth's equator, according to NASA.
