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When is the longest day in a year?
The summer solstice (June 20th, or 2 1, or 22nd) is the longest sunshine day in the northern hemisphere (and the shortest sunshine day in the southern hemisphere).
The summer solstice is the northernmost day of direct sunlight in a year, the longest day of sunshine in the northern hemisphere, and the longest day when the daylight exceeds the darkness.
On the contrary, the winter solstice (65438+February 2 1, or 22nd, or 23rd) is the day with the shortest sunshine time in the northern hemisphere (and the longest sunshine time in the southern hemisphere).