![]() ![]() Thousands will descend on Stonehenge in Wiltshire, the world famous stone circle, including druids and pagans, to enjoy the spectacular views of the sunrise over the sacred site. The Summer Solstice has inspired many festivals and celebrations over the centuries. Astrologers say the sun seems to 'stand still' at the point on the horizon where it appears to rise and set, before moving off in the reverse direction. It is used to describe the precise moment when the poles are tilted at their maximum toward or away from the sun. The term solstice comes from the Latin words 'sol' (sun) and 'sistere' (to stand still). The shortest day of the year is not until December 21, which is known as the Winter Solstice. While it also signals the start of days becoming steadily shorter as the slow march towards winter begins, we won't notice the days becoming shorter for a while. Traditionally, the Summer Solstice period fell between the planting and harvesting of crops, leaving people who worked the land time to relax. Read more: Mum's jellyfish warning after trip to beach left her with painful stingsĮach year there are two solstices, one in the winter and one in the summer. Just to confuse people, it can also be known as midsummer, because the days begin to get shorter after it has passed. The Summer Solstice marks the beginning of summer by the astronomical calculation, with the season lasting until the autumnal equinox, which this year lands on September 23. This is a huge 17 hours and 22 minutes of sunlight to look forward to, the longest period of daylight and the shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. ![]() According to weather forecasters, on that day the sun will rise at 4.27am and set at 9.49pm. ![]() The longest day of the year falls on Tuesday, June 21, this year, the same day as in 2021. These are called equilux, and when they happens depends on latitude. After a blisteringly hot few days it will come as no surprise we're fast approaching the Summer Solstice. There are days around the time of the equinox, where day and night are equal length. ![]()
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