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U.S. Summer Solstice June 21 Aligns with Father’s Day

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States will experience the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marking the start of astronomical summer.
The solstice moment occurs at 4:24 a.m. Eastern Time (3:24 a.m. Central, 1:24 a.m. Pacific).
Jackson Hole, Wyoming will receive 15 hours 26 minutes of daylight, with sunrise at 5:41 a.m. and sunset at 9:08 p.m.
The solstice coincides with U.S. Father’s Day, giving families an extra hour for outdoor activities.

History

Historical Context

Since the U.S. Naval Observatory recorded 15 h 24 m of daylight at Barrow, Alaska on June 21 1900—a two-minute rise from 1899—the June solstice has served as the astronomical anchor for the northern summer. The Sun’s northernmost point guides the National Weather Service and the American Astronomical Society, which note the 2026 15 h 26 m daylight in Jackson Hole.

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Story summary

The United States will experience the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marking the start of astronomical summer.
The solstice moment occurs at 4:24 a.m. Eastern Time (3:24 a.m. Central, 1:24 a.m. Pacific).
Jackson Hole, Wyoming will receive 15 hours 26 minutes of daylight, with sunrise at 5:41 a.m. and sunset at 9:08 p.m.
The solstice coincides with U.S. Father’s Day, giving families an extra hour for outdoor activities.

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