Valopäivän
Valopäivän is a Finnish term that translates to "day of light" and refers to the day with the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring around June 20th or 21st. This astronomical event marks the summer solstice. On valopäivän, the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky, resulting in the most hours of daylight and the shortest night of the year. The precise timing varies annually due to the Earth's orbit and axial tilt.
The concept of valopäivän holds cultural significance in Finland and other Nordic countries. Historically, it has