June 21

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • June 21: The date of the June solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky. This day marks the astronomical beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the day with the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The summer solstice, June 21, is the longest day of the year here.
    • We always celebrate June 21 with a bonfire to welcome the summer.
    • The festival is scheduled for June 21 this year.
Advanced Usage
  • "the June 21 solstice": Used to specify the astronomical event occurring on this date.
    • The June 21 solstice has been celebrated for millennia.
  • "around June 21": Used to indicate the approximate date, as the solstice can vary slightly (between June 20-22).
    • The solstice occurs around June 21 each year.
Variants and Related Words
  • Summer solstice (Northern Hemisphere): The astronomical event for which June 21 is the most common date.
  • June solstice: Another term for the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Midsummer: A traditional name for the period around the June solstice.
Synonyms
  • Summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere context): The event occurring on or around June 21.
  • Midsummer's Day: A traditional name, often referring to June 24 but conceptually linked to the solstice period.
Related Phrases
  • The longest day: A common phrase referring to June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
    • In Iceland, the longest day, June 21, has nearly 24 hours of sunlight.
  • The first day of summer (astronomical): A description of June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
    • Astronomically, the first day of summer is June 21.
Noun
  1. June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

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