Jun 20 2024
The summer solstice, a celestial event that marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, is a time of celebration and reverence for many cultures around the world. This astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Earth’s North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, allowing the Northern Hemisphere to bask in the warmth and …
Jun 21 2023
The summer solstice, a celestial event deeply ingrained in the rhythm of our lives, manifests itself in various subtle and explicit ways. It is a natural phenomenon that has been a part of human consciousness since time immemorial, shaping societies, cultures, and individual lives. The Astronomical Explanation of the Summer Solstice The summer solstice occurs …
Jun 21 2022
Today marks the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, also known as midsummer and the first day of summer. The sun reaches its highest point in the sky for the year on this day. To celebrate the start of the season, here is a poem by Carl Sandburg, “Back Yard” from The Chicago …
