The summer solstice falls earlier this year in UAE
The longest day, which occurs on June 20–22 and lasts 13 hours and 48 minutes, will also be the earliest day of the summer solstice
For most of the world, the event, which is scheduled for June 20 at 20:51 GMT, will be the earliest solstice since 1796. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
With 13 hours and 48 minutes of daylight, the celestial phenomenon will make today the longest day of the year in the United Arab Emirates.
This event, which will take place on June 20 at 20:51 GMT, will mark the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries in the world.
There won't be any shadows at noon in places that are directly under the sun, such as the southern parts of the United Arab Emirates. The Arabian Peninsula will experience shorter shadows at noon, with the Northern Hemisphere experiencing the shortest shadow overall.
The source states that there will be strong winds and generally dry conditions, with daytime highs of 41 to 43 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows of 26 to 29 degrees Celsius.
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