THIS SUNDAY IS THE YEARLY SUMMER SOLSTICE in the Northern Hemisphere — it’s the longest day of the year, when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. So what exactly does that mean, and why is it such a widely celebrated event? Pure Energies, a solar energy company, breaks down the summer solstice for you in this comprehensive, informative infographic.

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Source: Pure Energies