Daily Archives: June 20, 2019
The Summer Solstice
Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, and it’s also the first day of our new project, Here Comes The Sun. So, I thought that today might be the best day to post information from The Farmers Almanac about the Summer Solstice along with links to more cool stuff about it just in case anyone is interested.
About The Summer Solstice:
In 2019, the June solstice will occur on Friday, June 21, at 11:54 A.M. EDT. This date marks the official beginning of summer as the Northern Hemisphere angles itself at the point in its orbit closest to the sun, causing the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year. By longest “day,” we mean the longest period of sunlight.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches both its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. (In contrast, the June solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, marking the start of winter.)
The word “solstice” comes from Latin solstitium—from sol (Sun) and stitium (still or stopped), reflecting the fact that on the solstice, the Sun appears to stop moving in the sky as it reaches its northern- or southernmost point. After the solstice, the Sun appears to reverse course and head back in the opposite direction.
The timing of the June solstice is not based on a specific calendar date or time; it all depends on when the Sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator. Therefore, the solstice won’t always occur on the same day. Currently, it shifts between June 20, 21, and 22.
The Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight. Notice how the Sun appears highest in the sky at the solstice; its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer. Because the sun is highest in the sky on this day, you’ll notice that your shadow (at noon) is the shortest it will be all year.
For those who live in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day of the year and marks the arrival of winter.
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