EDT though the sun will technically rise at a. And while the sun will technically set at p. The longest sunset of the year is not always synonymous with the actual solstice date, but the sun does set slower around the solstices. Slower sunsets, which are the best sunsets because they're the longest and most colorful usually occur around the beginning of summer.
Starting on June 22, we'll immediately start losing daylight, at a rate of roughly three seconds per day. At first, this decrease won't be noticeable because it's so small — but by June 30, we'll have lost 32 seconds of sunlight compared to June I know — it's all a constant reminder that the sands in the hourglass of life will continuously drop, grain by grain, as time carries on.
The event may also be a bittersweet feeling for many, as after the summer solstice, the days start getting shorter. Following the winter solstice on Dec. The summer solstice happens every year between June 20 and June 22 when the sun reaches its highest level in North Hemisphere; the exact amount of daylight varies from city to city, but all places north of the equator will have at least 12 hours of daylight. The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere happens June 21, and this year it officially took place at am ET.
The purpose of Stonehenge, which was built around 5, years ago, still remains a mystery. However, there are theories that it was designed to align with the sun, according to Salisbury Stonehenge Tours. This is why every year thousands of people flock to the prehistoric site to see the sun rise above it.
In other parts of the world, such as in Europe , people celebrate the event with dancing, eating, drinking and even naked running. If you, like many others, have been anxiously awaiting warmer, sunnier days, you're in luck: we can finally say that summer is right around the corner, beginning with the summer solstice. But when is the summer solstice this year , and how much longer do you need to wait before your favorite season arrives?
The summer solstice is known as midsummer, but most people consider it the first official day of the summertime. It describes the moment that the Earth is at its highest position in the sky as seen from either the North or South Pole. Because of the Earth's position in the galaxy, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year with the most sunlight and the shortest amount of darkness. The amount of sunlight you see will vary depending on where you live.
Each year, the summer solstice falls between Jun. The word "solstice" itself means " sun stands still " in Latin and the celebrations of the solstices date back thousands of years. Some think the fact that the iconic historic site Stonehenge lines up with the sun on the solstice indicates that it was built to celebrate the sun or the changing of the seasons. Each year, a celebration is held at the site, as it has been for thousands of years.
The ancient Romans and the Greeks also celebrated the solstice and the solstice would mark one month prior to the Olympic games. Newsweek magazine delivered to your door Unlimited access to Newsweek.
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