FACT CHECK #RLZ3SDMY

WHAT WE FOUND

In 2026, the summer solstice occurred on June 21, marking the longest day of the year and the shortest night for the Northern Hemisphere 1211. High-credibility sources confirm the exact moment of the solstice in 2026 was June 21 at 08:25 UTC (4:24 A.M. EDT) 48. While June 21 is the most common date for this event, it can fluctuate between June 20 and June 22 depending on the year and specific time zones 912. Importantly, the claim is only accurate for the Northern Hemisphere; for the Southern Hemisphere, June 21 marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of astronomical winter 68. The sun is also at its farthest point from Earth during the Northern Hemisphere's summer 5.

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