Summer officially arrives with the earliest solstice in more than 2 centuries

 

Astronomical summer officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere — amidst a heat wave — at 4:51 p.m. ET. It’s the earliest start to the season since 1796, thanks to quirks in the calendar.

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