Celebrating The Summer Solstice

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When Is The Summer Solstice?

Solstice, from the Latin for sun stands still. For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky-that is, its noontime elevation does not seem to change. This is a traditional time for celebrations around the world. It's "the first day of summer-the summer solstice-is the longest day of the year, the Sun reaches its most northern point in the sky at local noon. After this date, the days start getting shorter."

Midsummer: Magical Celebrations of the Summer Solstice

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June 20, 7:09 P.M. EDT

Countdown to Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice: June 20, 2012


Summer Solstice June 21, 2011 1:16 P.M. EDT
Autumnal Equinox September 23, 2011 5:05 A.M. EDT
Winter Solstice December 22, 2011 12:30 A.M. EST
SPRING EQUINOX March 20, 2011 1:14 A.M. EDT

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Summer Solstice Haiku

Here is a Haiku for you to ponder:

summer solstice
the measuring tape reels back
into its case
~~Carolyn Hall

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Summer Solstice Resources

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Summer Solstice — Infoplease.com
Solstice comes from the Latin (sol, sun; sistit, stands). For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky—that is, its noontime elevation does not seem to change.

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Summer gathered in the weather, the wind had the proper touch, the breathing of the world was long and warm and slow. ~Ray Bradbury

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Summer Solstice At Stonehenge

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We have a midsummer but no midspring. We have a midwinter but no midautumn. Spring and fall are the seasons of the most obvious action and change. They are flowing this way and that continually. They have no stagnant or slack-water times. But there comes a period in summer -- and in winter too -- when day follows day with little variation. ~Edwin Way Teale

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Summer Solstice

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