Astronomical Summer Begins: Bulgaria Welcomes the Longest Day of the Year

Astronomical summer officially started in Bulgaria on Saturday, June 21, at exactly 05:42 AM. This marks not only the beginning of the sunniest and warmest season of the year but also the occurrence of the summer solstice - the moment when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky over the Northern Hemisphere.

This day will be the longest of the year for Bulgaria, offering 15 hours and 20 minutes of daylight....