MANILA — The state weather bureau said the summer solstice on June 21 marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Philippines.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the sun will rise at 5:28 a.m. and will set at 6:28 p.m.
“During the June Solstice, the northern hemisphere will experience the longest day and will mark the first day of summer. Subsequently, it will also mark the first day of winter in the southern hemisphere, wherein the sun will have a shorter time
staying above the horizon than any other day of the year,” PAGASA said.
Meanwhile, an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is affecting Palawan and Mindanao.
The ITCZ will bring cloudy skies and rain over Palawan, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will see isolated rainshowers due to the ITCZ and localized thunderstorms.
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