The summer solstice on June 21 marks the longest day of the year, but it does not coincide with the earliest sunrise or latest sunset. This misalignment occurs due to Earth’s tilt and orbit, which create a subtle shift between solar time and the clock. In most U.S. cities, the earliest sunrises occur before the solstice in mid-June, while the latest sunsets occur after the solstice, often in late June or early July. Northern cities like Seattle and Minneapolis see sunsets after 9 p.m., whereas southern cities experience slightly earlier times. Daylight Saving Time further shifts the apparent sunrise and sunset later. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/sunset-after-9pm-why-the-sun-and-clock-dont-align-perfectly-around-the-solstice/1898123