Sunday marked the longest day of the year. Here’s what to know about the first day of astronomical summer.

The Boston Globe·Jun 21

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there is confusion about the current season, with some outlets reporting that sunday marked the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer, while others mention the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. the discrepancy may be due to conflicting information or different years being referenced. the actual current season is unclear based on the available headlines.

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