Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice on June 21 heralds the beginning of summer!

The solstice is the time when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. This year, it occurs on Monday, the 21st, at 7:28 A.M. EDT.

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin sol (Sun) and stitium (to stop), reflecting the fact that the Sun appears to stop at this time (and again at the winter solstice).

Here is a short video about the sun:



For Summer craft ideas please check out the links on the right-hand side of our blog! Have a great summer!