Season
June Solstice 2027
| Date | 2027-06-21 |
| Type | Season |
| Visible from | Visible everywhere in the US and Canada as the longest day of the year (summer solstice) north of the equator. |
The Sun reaches its northernmost point overhead, marking the astronomical start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Best viewing tip
Far-northern latitudes in Canada and Alaska get near-24-hour twilight around this date, good for late-night stargazing warm-up before the Perseids.