Vacations, warm weather, outings at terraces, family strolls, and other outdoor activities usually signal the arrival of long-awaited summer, one of the hottest seasons and some of the hottest months of the year in some countries.

Thus, in the northern hemisphere, the astronomical summer occurs around June 21 due to the tilt of the Earth, and the temperatures during this period are very hot.

June, July, and August are considered summer months in the countries of the world located north of the equator. It is a time that we love.

Do you want to learn some interesting things about summer? Here they are.

• Many ancient civilizations celebrated the summer solstice to increase the powers of the sun.
• The longest day occurs during these months, and it is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.
• Summer heat comes exclusively from the tilt of the Earth’s axis, not from how close it is to the sun at any given time.
• The term “verano,” which means summer in Spanish, comes from the Latin “ver,” which means “period of mild heat.”
• The high temperatures during this time cause metal to expand, which means that any iron monument can “grow” up to about 6 inches.
• One of the most consumed foods during these months is ice cream, a traditional treat during this time of the year. Now we can find all types of flavors.
• The frequency of a cricket’s chirps is consistent in the summer due to the air temperature, so they are more “cheerful” during these months.

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