Seattle's summer starts: 16 hours of daylight

What's happening: At 7:42pm Friday, the sun will reach its northernmost point in the sky for the year, marking the official start of astronomical summer.

By the numbers: Seattle will log nearly 16 hours of daylight, with sunset at 9:10pm, per Time and Date.

What to do: Lean into the light with a few of our favorite rituals.

• Stop by: See the Fremont Solstice Parade — at least once. Pro tip: Go early. Don't drive.
• Catch the light: Sunrise hits just after 5am. Start the longest day in stillness.
• Get mystical: Pull tarot cards, take a salt bath, write your regrets and burn them, light a candle, and meditate on what's ahead.
• Welcome the sun: Dance, sing, chant or drum — whatever feels right.
• Join in: Find a solstice event near you — there will be everything from sound baths and yoga to sunset resets.

What's next: Enjoy it while it lasts. Once temps top 90, we'll be nostalgic for gloom.