June Solstice in Qatar ― Date, History, and Details
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History of June Solstice in Qatar and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
The June solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. In Qatar, this happens on or around June 21st. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), because the sun appears to stand still in the sky at this time.
During the June solstice, the sun is directly overhead at noon at the Tropic of Cancer. This is the northernmost point at which the sun can be directly overhead. The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees north latitude.
In Qatar, the June solstice marks the beginning of summer. The days are longest and the nights are shortest during the solstice. In Qatar, the sun sets at 8:24 pm on the June solstice and rises at 5:58 am the next day.