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June 20 will be the longest day of the year due to the summer solstice. During the summer solstice, the Sun is at its highest point in the Earth's northern hemisphere. Due to which there is more light and the day seems longer. This time June 20 will be the longest day in the UAE since 1796. The daytime will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. According to Astronomy and Space Science, this phenomenon will occur in the United Arab Emirates due to the summer solstice.
The summer solstice falls on June 21 every year
Although the summer solstice falls on June 21 every year, this year most parts of the world will see the summer solstice on June 20 at 20:51 UTC, for the first time since 1796. This means June 21 will still be the longest day of the year for the UAE.
Difficulties will increase due to heat
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, President of the Emirates Astronomical Society, said that this will result in daytime temperatures between 41°C and 43°C and nighttime temperatures between 26°C and 29°C. Temperatures may exceed 50°C in some areas. Hot and dry winds will continue to blow in the northern and northwestern parts of the country. This will cause dust and sand to fly across the country, creating hot air waves that will raise temperatures by at least 4 degrees. The sun will be directly overhead over the Tropic of Cancer during this event, creating a minimum afternoon shadow in the southern UAE and a shorter shadow in the Arabian Peninsula. This condition will persist during the first half of summer, while rain and thunderstorms are expected during the second half, i.e. from August 11 to September 23.
What is the summer solstice?
During the summer solstice the sun is at its highest point in the northern hemisphere of the earth. It occurs on June 20 or June 21. On this day the northern hemisphere has the longest day and the shortest night. The rays of the sun fall on the earth at the most oblique angle. Due to this the northern hemisphere receives maximum sunlight. The days are longer and the nights are shorter. In some northern regions the sun does not set for 24 hours, this is also called the midnight sun. The temperature rises and the summer season is at its peak. Plants grow faster and flowers bloom. Birds are more active and animals gather more food. It is also celebrated as a festival.