| Summer |
When does summer start? |
It falls between the seasons of spring and autumn. Summer begins in the month of June and ends in September. Summer is warmest during the months of July and August. The first day of Summer is marked by the summer solstice on June 20 or 21. |
| What is Summer Solstice? |
The sun is furthest south during this time. This is also the longest day of the entire year. (Earth is farthest from the sun.) The length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a maximum for the year. In the United States, there are about 14½ hours of daylight on this day. |
| Characteristics of Summer |
Summer is generally known to be the season which has the hottest and longest days in a year. The summer nights are usually smaller than those of winter. It is a very good season for outdoor activities like vacationing, swimming or simply lazing on the beach. Various tropical summer fruits like pineapples, watermelons, mangoes, berries, melons, and vegetables are abundant in summer. |
| Why does summer happen? | The sun’s rays come in at a steeper angle, with fewer layers of atmosphere to filter through. The days are longer and there is more sunlight. When it is summer in the Northern hemisphere is is winter in the Southern hemisphere. This is all due to the tilted axis of our Earth. |
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