Midway between the two solstices we have equinoxes – Vernal Equinox in March and Autumnal Equinox in September. ... After this time, the Earth's northern axis is tilted more and moretowards ... Then on Summer Solstice, the Sun will reach its farthest north position in the sky.
Explanation:
Summer solstice is the longest day of the year because On this day, duration of day light is maximum.
It mainly happens in the month of June and 21 st June has the longest day and shortest night.
Whereas Autumn equinox happens in September and 23 rd September is known for end of summer in the Northern hemisphere and from that date there is a beginning of autumn season.