MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will experience its longest day of the year on June 21, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In Pagasa’s astronomical diary, the event, known as the summer solstice, will fall on June 21 at 11:54 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time). ADVERTISEMENTPagasa said that daytime on June 21 will last for 12 hours and 59 minutes. The summer solstice also marks the event of the apparent southward movement of the sun in the ecliptic, Pagasa added. (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)Read NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2019 02:03 UTC