Summer Arrives Tonight: Get Ready for the Longest Day of the Year
ASHLAND, OH – Break out the sunscreen and summer playlists — it’s (almost) officially summer! The Summer Solstice, marking the astronomical start of the season, will occur tonight at precisely 10:42 p.m. EDT, bringing with it the longest day and shortest night of the year.
The solstice occurs when the Earth’s axial tilt is most inclined toward the sun, giving the Northern Hemisphere its maximum hours of daylight. Here in Ashland County, that means more than 15 hours of daylight on Thursday, June 20 — a welcome shift for those who’ve been waiting to soak up the sun.
While today might still feel like a transition, the moment the clock strikes 10:42 p.m., summer will officially begin. Whether you’re planning evening walks, backyard bonfires, or prepping for those weekend getaways, the season of warmth and light is finally here.
So, get ready, Ashland — summer is knocking, and it’s bringing long, golden evenings with it.
