June 20th marks the Summer Solstice. These occur twice a year when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most oriented towards or away from the sun causing the Sun to reach its northernmost and southernmost extremes. Hence the Summer and Winter Solstice. In Ancient Egypt, summer solstice was the most important day of the year. The sun was at its highest and the Nile River was beginning to rise. All I know is that you can pretty much roller blade in the park past 10pm! Anytime one can do that...it's a thing of beauty!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Longest Day Of The Year
June 20th marks the Summer Solstice. These occur twice a year when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most oriented towards or away from the sun causing the Sun to reach its northernmost and southernmost extremes. Hence the Summer and Winter Solstice. In Ancient Egypt, summer solstice was the most important day of the year. The sun was at its highest and the Nile River was beginning to rise. All I know is that you can pretty much roller blade in the park past 10pm! Anytime one can do that...it's a thing of beauty!
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