Question

What is meant by summer solstice? When do we have summer solstice in the northern hemisphere.

Answer 1

On June 21st, the earth is in a position where the North Pole is tilted towards the sun. On this day the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. This day is known as Summer solstice. We experience summer solstice on June 21st in the Northern hemisphere.

Answer 2

Answer:

Summer solstice, the two moments during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest north in the Northern Hemisphere (June 20 or 21) or farthest south in the Southern Hemisphere (December 21 or 22).