☀️ Q1: If the Summer Solstice gives us the longest day of the year, why isn't it usually the hottest day of the year?
Even though the Summer Solstice has the most daylight, the Earth keeps storing heat for several weeks afterward. That's why the hottest days usually come later in the summer, not on the solstice itself.
☀️ Q2: On the Summer Solstice, does the Sun rise earliest, set latest, or both?
The Summer Solstice is known for having the longest daylight period. Around this time, the Sun sets very late, but the earliest sunrise often happens a few days before the solstice. So it is not always both on the exact same day.
☀️ Q3: If you stood exactly on the Tropic of Cancer during the Summer Solstice at noon, what unusual thing could happen to your shadow?
At noon, the Sun can be directly above your head on the Tropic of Cancer. Because of this, your shadow may become almost invisible or appear directly underneath you.
🌎 The Summer Solstice is a fascinating event that shows how Earth's tilt affects the length of our days and seasons.