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Summer solstice takes place when one of the Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun. When that happens, we experience the largest number of hours of sunlight in the year.
Summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer. After summer solstice, the days start getting shorter with a little less sunlight each day.
Summer solstice takes place in the Northern Hemisphere on June 20, 2024. (It always occurs on June 20, 21 or 22.)
There are several ways to celebrate summer solstice and the first day of Charlotte in the Charlotte area.. Keep reading for a list of summer solstice events. All the events are free to enjoy, unless otherwise indicated, but, in some cases, require pre-registration.
There may also be some “first day of summer” food deals included.
Make sure to follow all the links. Not all the events take place exactly on solstice.
The winter and summer solstices are popular times to walk labyrinths. Check out this list of labyrinths in the Charlotte area.