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Understanding the Context

Summer or summertime is the hottest and brightest of the four temperate seasons, occurring after spring and before autumn. At or centred on the summer solstice, daylight hours are the longest and darkness hours are the shortest, with day length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice. Think you know summer? These fun and surprising facts reveal the science, history, statistics, and quirky truths behind the hottest season of the year.

Key Insights

The year is commonly divided into four seasons: spring, summer, fall (or autumn), and winter. Because we divide a year into 12 months, each season lasts about three months. In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. Warm up your brain with these fun and fascinating facts about summer including everything from summertime activities to nature and more.

Final Thoughts

Updates on Brooklyn Park recreation events and programs scheduled for the summer.