According to EarthSky.org, at mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, the earliest sunrises of the year happen around mid-June, despite the fact that the summer solstice – the year’s longest day – comes about one week thereafter. And if you live at middle latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, the earliest sunsets also take place around mid-June, even though the winter solstice – the year’s shortest day – isn’t for another week.
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| Sunrise from Nantucket by Janice Plourde |