After very hot months in June we will say goodbye to Primavera. When does the summer start in Mexico this year? By the way, how are you doing with your plans for the vacations?
According to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics, the summer solstice will occur at 14:49 on Thursday, June 20. This season will conclude on September 22, when we will welcome autumn 2024.
It is important to mention that at the beginning of summer, the longest day of the year and the shortest night also occur.
According to UNAM Global, this is due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis. During the summer solstice, the Sun is at its farthest point from the equator. This causes more light to be received in the Northern Hemisphere during the day, resulting in the longest day.
After many days with high temperatures, you will surely ask yourself: does this mean that that day day will be the hottest day of the year? Researcher Julieta Fierro Gossman explains that this is not necessarily the case.
Now that you know the answer to “When does summer 2024 start in Mexico?”, it’s time to talk about what we will see during this season. According to the Astronomical Yearbook of the UNAM, we will witness several astronomical events the Perseids star shower, which is very intense, as up to 140 objects will be seen crossing the sky per hour.
In fact, it is the most intense star shower of the year. It will begin on July 17 and end on August 24. The best day to see it will be August 12.
On September 17, we will see a partial lunar eclipse. It will start at 18:29 and peak at 20:44.