Sunner Solstice - June 21, 2006

[pepper60]

The timing of the summer solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. This occurs annually sometime between June 20 and 22. This year, it occurs exactly at 8:26 A.M. EDT, heralding the beginning of summer. The word solstice is from the Latin solstitium, from sol (sun) and stitium (to stop), reflecting the fact that the Sun appears to stop at this time (and again at the winter solstice).

[Kelly]

that's so cool. that kind of stuff really amazes me. thanks for posting pepper

[Lori Ann]

Cool info - thanks for posting Diane!


Lori Ann

[Krissy]

Thanks Diane.. now we're all a little smarter.. Is there a test on this??

[Modemouth]

I will be sunning myself on summer solstice day!!!

Thanks Pepper!

[Missy]

neat info

[Christine]

CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER........

[grams1952]

[AEMJ79]

That is also about the same exact time my little brother was born 23 years ago! That is really cool info! Thanks!