Memorial Day may be an unofficial start to summer, but the first day of the season officially begins in June.
Grab a calendar and a pen and start planning your backyard barbecues, pool days, and family vacations.
When is the first day of summer?
The first day of summer, also called the summer solstice, is Thursday, June 20.
The real solstice will arrive in the Northern Hemisphere at exactly 4:51 PM EST.
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What is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year.
Summer runs from the end of June to the end of September. September 22 marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of autumn.
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Las Cruces events to celebrate the first day of summer
Little Toad Creek will host a Solstice Market on the back patio on Saturday, June 22 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The brewery is located at 119 N. Main St. in Las Cruces.
The brewery is hosting a Summer Solstice Summerween Spooktacular. An all-day horror movie marathon is planned for June 22 (costumes are encouraged).
Bosque Brewing invites the public to a paint party on June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. There are costs associated with the event. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/794545209126455/.
Fancy traveling for the solstice? From 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, enjoy free admission to Salmon Ruins on June 21 for a guided tour to see the sun align with the Solstice Marker in Room 82. Salmon Ruins is located in Bloomfield, New Mexico and is a historic and cultural Centre. place.
First days of each 2024 season
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First day of spring: March 19, 2024
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First day of summer: June 20, 2024
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First day of autumn: September 22, 2024
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First day of winter: December 21, 2024
Olivia Munson, a reporter with USA TODAY, contributed to this article.
This article originally appeared on the Las Cruces Sun-News: Summer officially begins on the solstice, June 20
