Information about the Natural History of Prince William Sound Alaska. Posts will be made by students enrolled in Bio 104 (Natural History of Alaska) at Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez, Alaska.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Summer Solstice
Today is the day with the longest daylight. It is the Summer Solstice. The solstice occurs when the earth's axis is tilted the closest to the sun, at least in this hemisphere. Most years, the solstice happens on June 21st, but this year it is on the 20th because the moment of solstice is at 11:59 pm today. Many people throughout history have celebrated this occasion in various ways. Whatever way you may or may not celebrate, Happy Summer Solstice!
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