When is the first day of summer 2024? Here's what to know about the summer solstice
Memorial Day is usually the unofficial beginning of summer. But, in reality the first official day of summer is Thursday, June 20, 2024. The summer solstice, or the longest day of summer, marks the longest period of the year and officially arrives at 4:51 p.m. EDT on June 20, 2024. This is also known as the Summer Solstice, as the Sun is at its highest point in the sky and the Earth's tilt toward the star is its maximum. The summer officially ends on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024, when the fall officially begins. Other notable summer events include the Woodward Dream Cruise, the world's largest jazz festival, and the Detroit Fireworks.
发表 : 11 个月前 经过 Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press 在 Lifestyle
When is the first day of summer 2024? Here's what to know about the summer solstice
While it's too early to predict what the song of the summer will be (Eminem's "Houdini," anyone?), I can tell you one thing: Summer is fast approaching.
And, I don't know about you, but I can't wait.
The first official day of summer is Thursday, June 20, 2024. It is also known as the summer solstice and it officially arrives at exactly 4:51 p.m. EDT. That said, many people tend to recognize Memorial day of the "unofficial" first day of summer, especially given its proximity to the final day of the school year for many schools.
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What is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. During the summer solstice, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky and the Earth's tilt toward the star is at its maximum, according to the National Weather Service.
In the U.S., at latitudes of approximately 40 degrees North, daylight during the summer solstice will last for about 15 hours, Space.com reports.
As the days go by, the amount of sunlight will decrease. This culminates with the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year (Dec. 21). On the winter solstice, the Earth's tilt is its farthest from the Sun.
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Summer officially ends on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024, when the fall officially begins. Some consider Labor Day the unofficial end of summer, this year falling on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024.
• None Detroit fireworks: The annual Ford Fireworks will light up the downtown Detroit skyline this summer at 10 p.m. June 24, 2024. The fireworks, set off from the Detroit River, were just named the No. 2 best in USA TODAY's 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
• None Jobbie Nooner: Hundreds of boaters head to Gull Island on Lake St. Clair to participate in one of the wildest parties on the water. The Mardi-Gras-style gathering will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year on Friday, June 28, 2024. The party has a "part two" on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
• None Woodward Dream Cruise: The official date is Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, but those who live along the Woodward corridor know good and well that it begins days before and lasts days after. Thousands of derivers will head up and down Woodward Ave. showing off their classic and not-so-classic cars, and perhaps checking out out the parties and gatherings along the route. There are also sponsor exhibits and so much more. Meanwhile, spectators line Woodward Ave. with their lawn chairs to watch them all go by.
• None Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats: Held Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak — Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 — it usually features more than 200 local bands, national headliners and family entertainers (beats). There are also tons of crafts to buy (arts) and food offerings (eats).
• None Detroit Jazz Festival: The world's largest jazz festival is also held Labor Day weekend — Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 — in downtown Detroit and it's free. Here's this year's lineup.
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