99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday
Summary
On July 8, about 99% of the world's population will experience daylight or twilight at the same time for roughly one minute, due to Earth's tilt and the timing of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This moment happens each day for about two months around this time of year and includes most of the populated areas on Earth.Key Facts
- Around 8.2 billion people (99% of the world’s population) will be in daylight or twilight around 11:10 GMT on July 8.
- About 6.9 billion people (83%) will be in full daylight at that time.
- Approximately 581 million people (7%) will experience civil twilight, when it is still bright enough outside without artificial light.
- Around 498 million (6%) will be in nautical twilight, when the horizon is visible but the sky is darker.
- About 249 million (3%) will be in astronomical twilight, with only a faint glow before total darkness.
- Only 83 million people (1%) will be in full night with complete darkness.
- This event is related to the Earth’s tilt and the position of the sun after the June solstice, which extends daylight to more populated areas.
- The phenomenon is not unique to July 8; it occurs daily for about 60 days from mid-May to mid-July.
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