June is the sixth month of the year, sitting right between May and July with 30 days. In the Northern Hemisphere, June marks the beginning of summer, when school lets out and the days stretch long and warm. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, falls in June, usually around the 21st.

June is a popular month for weddings. Many families plan vacations in June since kids are out of school. Farmers watch their crops grow tall in June's warmth and sunshine. Baseball season hits its stride, and swim teams fill their pools.

June brings different weather depending on where you live. In much of the United States, it means warm days perfect for being outside. But in the Southern Hemisphere, countries like Australia and Argentina experience June as a winter month, with shorter days and colder weather. Whether you're starting summer vacation or bundling up for winter, June marks an important seasonal shift wherever you are in the world.