Happy Summer Solstice!
At 10:42 pm EDT (2:42 am GMT on June 21), the Sun reaches its highest, longest path across the sky for those north of the equator.
For thousands of years, people around the world have welcomed this moment — from sunrise ceremonies at Stonehenge to midsummer dances in Scandinavia. It’s a time to honor the Sun, celebrate nature, and recognize Earth’s graceful seasonal rhythm.
But what causes it? The summer solstice happens when Earth’s axial tilt — about 23.5° — leans most directly toward the Sun. This places the Sun directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, bringing maximum daylight to the north and kicking off astronomical winter in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Arctic, daylight can last a full 24 hours!
Wherever you are, take a moment to enjoy the sunshine — today, we celebrate light.
Today, June 21, 2025, marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere—a key astronomical event and the official beginning of summer.
How Long Is the Day?Depending on your location, daylight can last for 15 to 20 hours, especially in higher latitudes like Scandinavia, Alaska, or northern Canada. In places closer to the equator, the change is less dramatic but still noticeable.
A Moment of Global SignificanceAt the moment of solstice, the Sun appears directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N latitude). This marks the turning point where, from now until the winter solstice in December, daylight hours will gradually begin to shorten.
Symbolism of the SolsticeThe summer solstice symbolizes abundance, growth, vitality, and illumination. It’s a time often associated with celebrating life, nature, and the power of the Sun.
Enjoy the light, warmth, and energy this unique day brings—it’s the Sun’s grandest moment of the year in the sky above us.Meanwhile, this happened to me! A few years ago, I was told to go home ( to the Philippines) because of the way I look.
Lastly, here's my Photo of the Day
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