Today is the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere—at 1:51PM PDT, the sun will reach its northernmost position relative to the equator. This marks the beginning of astronomical summer and is the longest day of the year. Learn more from NOAA, NASA Space Place, or National Geographic Education.
In Central Oregon, our latitude (44.06°N at our Bend office) will receive 15½ hours of sunlight today. You can determine exact sunrise and sunset times for your precise location using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The time for each solstice and other seasonal phenomena can be found using the US Naval Observatory’s Earth’s Seasons calculator.
Enjoy the summer sunshine, Central Oregonians!