Orbit Simulation
3x
Drag the Earth along its orbit to change its position.
Key Points
Summer Solstice (Jun 21)
Winter Solstice (Dec 21)
Vernal Equinox (Mar 20)
Autumnal Equinox (Sep 22)
Summer
June 21 — September 22
Hemisphere
Simulation Data
DateJune 21
Orbit Angle90°
Solar Declination+23.5°
Daylight Duration~16 hours
Sun ElevationHigh
Description
At the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun. Sunlight hits at a more direct angle and daylight hours reach their maximum.