Monday, June 21, 2010

June 21, 2010 - Summer Solstice



Summer solstice arrived in the northern hemisphere on Monday, June 21st at 7:28am (EDT). Sol + stice derives from a combination of Latin words meaning "sun" + "to stand still."



"In two weeks it'll be the longest day in the year....Do you always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always watch for the longest day in the year and then miss it."
The Great Gatsby - Daisy
Chapter 1

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