What Is Summer Solstice 2024 Uk. The solstice this year falls on thursday june 20 2024, which will officially be the longest day of the year. Thousands met to see in the longest day, which began with the sunrise at 4.45am.
On this date, in the northern hemisphere, the sun will rise at around 4:44am. It occurs when the earthโs axial tilt is most inclined towards the sun, resulting in the sun reaching its highest point in the sky at noon.