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!