Tonight's solstice, at about 8 — when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer — marks the beginning of summer. Seasons are caused by Earth's tilt as the planet orbits the sun. Click "Enter" on the interactive graphic below to learn more.
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Understanding the summer solstice
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