The Northern Hemisphere has reached its peak sunshine, marking the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. Conversely, for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it signifies the shortest day and the onset of winter.
The term "solstice" derives from the Latin words "sol" for sun and "stitium," meaning "pause" or "stop." This celestial event marks the sun's highest annual arc in the sky, after which it begins its gradual retreat, leading to progressively shorter days until late December.
