Summer Solstice welcomes the Longest Day of the year, so get outside and enjoy. We have a few ideas.

Summer is officially here (for some of us, at least). Marked by the summer solstice of 2024, today, the Northern Hemisphere will have more hours of sunlight than any other as the astronomical season begins.

Today has been significant in the hearts and minds of people for thousands of years. Whether celebrating religious ceremonies or simply firing up the BBQ for the first time, the year’s longest day is a cause for celebration. 

In 2024, the summer solstice will occur on Thursday, June 20, at 2:51 p.m. MDT. While many people mark the whole day’s importance, the solstice actually occurs at an exact moment, so make sure you don’t miss it.

The event occurs on the first day of the astronomical summer season, marking the moment when the northern hemisphere is directly facing the Sun.