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Wednesday, June 18, 2014This Saturday the 21st is the first day of summer, that is it will be the Summer Solstice. So what is the Summer Solstice?
Today's Random Fact:Solstice comes from the Latin (sol, sun and sistit, stands). For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky as its noontime elevation does not seem to change. At the solstices the sun's apparent position on the celestial sphere reaches its greatest distance above or below the celestial equator, directly overhead at noon at the Tropic of Cancer.
***Bonus Fact:In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day and shortest night of the year occur on this date, marking the beginning of summer. At winter solstice, about December 22, the sun is overhead at noon at the Tropic of Capricorn; this marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. For several days before and after each solstice the sun appears to stand still in the sky, i.e., its noontime elevation does not seem to change from day to day.