June 21 the longest day of the year for those living in the northern hemisphere as it marks the Summer Solstice 2019. Also known as June Solstice, the day marks a seasonal change, rather the beginning of summers in the northern part of the world. Summer Season 2019 begins after the Summer Solstice, a day at which the sun is at the highest point in the sky from our planet. On this day, people have started sharing beautiful pictures of the summer sun. People from various parts of the country are sharing the first sunrise of summer 2019 on their social media. People are also exchanging good wishes and sending Happy Summer greetings to each other. Summer Season 2019 Google Doodle: Search Engine Marks The Summer Solstice in Northern Hemisphere.
While this day is the longest day for the people of the Northern hemisphere it is likewise the shortest day for those in the southern hemisphere. The date of Summer solstice doesn't change mostly but it depends on the calendar too. It is decided based on the earth's tilt towards the sun, which is approximately at 23.5 degrees. The summer solstice is marked with great enthusiasm in some parts of the world, especially at Stonehenge in England. Summer Solstice 2019 Date: Know Everything About the Longest Day of The Year.
Check Pictures of Sunrise on The Longest Day of The Year
Happy Solstice
Finally, the Sun rose. From Glastonbury to the world, happy Solstice. #SummerSolstice pic.twitter.com/vXrsUBoRcn
— Jamie Kingscott (@JamieK_E) June 21, 2019
The Solstice Sun
Up early , to run up Cherhill downs to see the solstice sunrise #SummerSolstice #FridayMotivation pic.twitter.com/5ZWbX8Ayq1
— Cathy kirkley Day (@kirkley_cathy) June 21, 2019
Happy Summer Solstice
You better believe it... SUMMER is here! 😎☀️
It's been so long I'm doubting the spelling of the word S U M M E R...?
What does it even mean?#SummerSolstice2019 #longestdayoftheyear #summer pic.twitter.com/3BBsZsJoZR
— Ste Sharp (@SteSharpAuthor) June 21, 2019
Celebrations at Stonehenge
NEWS: Crowds have gathered at #Stonehenge this morning to watch the sun rise and celebrate #SummerSolstice - the longest day of the year. (Photos: @blairkpercival and @KatrinaMcEvoy) #SummerSolstice2019 pic.twitter.com/fqDA8rbak1
— The Breeze SouthWest (@breezesouthwest) June 21, 2019
Beautiful sunrise
Greatstone beach for a special sunrise this morning 🌞🙂@metoffice @WizardWeather @PhotographyWx #ThePhotoHour @StormHour #StormHour #loveukweather @EarthandClouds @EarthandClouds2, @bbcsoutheast @itvmeridian #romneymarsh #kent#SummerSolstice #SummerSolstice2019 pic.twitter.com/zgdo7E1L3T
— Ian Hook (@ianhook66) June 21, 2019
Not what I was hoping for as the sky went a bit flat but Solstice Sunrise at Saltburn. #SummerSolstice2019 #yorkshire #saltburn @GazetteBoro @gazetteinwhitby pic.twitter.com/SX5Dn2uoh1
— David Wimble 🌈 (@DaveWimblePhoto) June 21, 2019
Worth waking up early to go watch the sunrise this morning with my daughter. What a lovely start to the day.#SummerSolstice2019 #simplepleasures #sunrise #earlymorning #yorkshirelife #ilkleymoor pic.twitter.com/RQJHjc8vMh
— Rachel Peru (@rachel_peru) June 21, 2019
A beautiful video of a sunrise
Dawn this morning on the #SummerSolstice2019 @Ely_Cathedral #LovEly #Cambridgeshire #sunrise #dawn #DayBreak #sonyA6000 #SonyAlpha #Sony I have speeded it up a little! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/QSMKklp5vt
— Andrew Sharpe (@SharpeImages_UK) June 21, 2019
The sunrise is sure painting a beautiful picture everyone and people are excited to welcome seasonal change. People are ready to bask in the summer shine. We too wish you have a wonderful summer filled with the sunshine of joys and happiness. Happy Summer Solstice 2019!
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