USA prepares for the arrival of the solstice of summer 2025, a natural phenomenon that can be seen This Friday, June 20. For the southern hemisphere, this day will be one of the shortest of the year, while for the north it will be the longest, because The sun is in its closest position to Earth.
Why does the United States have the longest day of the year?
According to the National Meteorology Service (NWSfor its acronym in English), The summer solstice It will happen when the sun is directly on the tropics of cancer, which is going through Mexico, Bahamas, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India and southern China.
The phenomenon that marks the change of station, It records the shortest night of the year, compared to the spring equinox, where the day lasts exactly the same as the night. This event takes place between June 20 and 21, while in South Hemisphere, the arrival of summer happens between December 21 and 22.
Both in the summer solstice, and its counterpart, the spring equinox, are the meeting point of diverse cultures that celebrate their arrival with traditional rituals, festivals and traditional food.
In the months following the summer solstice, the days will begin to have less hours of exposure to darkness gradually, until you reach the meeting point with the Autumn equinox. This change directly influences the traditional summer climate: warmer temperatures and longer days. Perfect for a beach vacation.
The summer season will culminate between September 22 and 23, With the arrival of autumn. In accordance with the aforementioned by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), The dates of this phenomenon vary according to the dates of the solar year and the Gregorian calendar, which must be adjusted every 4 years to synchronize with the cycle of the stations, resulting in what we know as the leap year.
When does the summer season in the United States end?
In this 2025, summer will begin on Friday, June 20, at 9:42 pm and It will end on Monday, September 22, at 1:19 pmtime of the center of the United States, when autumn begins in the northern hemisphere, as indicated by The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
During these three months, The phenomenon known as a cannula will also be presenteda climate event that occurs in the hottest season of the year. This will cause extreme heat in some parts of the countryso states like Arizona and North Carolina, prepare with cooling stations to help mitigate the high temperatures that will be presented in the coming weeks.
The exact dates for this extreme heat period varies according to the time of year, but it is estimated that it begins about July 3 and extends until August 11, according to Dallas News. Once this period is over, the weather will begin to change to give way to lower temperatures and finally at the arrival of winter, and with it the culmination of a new year.
This phenomenon will not affect all regions in the same wayso it is recommended to be attentive to the weather alerts of each state. It is recommended to take the necessary precautions, To avoid health problems, as well as stay protected from prolonged exhibitions to the sun’s rays. Light clothes, and constant hydration will be key during the summer months.