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Fragrant milkweed blooms are appearing across the Lehigh Valley as summer arrives; Sunday, June 21 is the summer solstice with about 15 hours of daylight.
Published Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Sunday, June 21, is the longest day of the year. That’s when the summer solstice takes place because the earth’s axis is at its maximum tilt toward the sun, resulting in 15 hours of daylight.
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