THE SUMMER SOLSTICE is the point in the astronomical year when the sun appears at its highest point in the sky, resulting in the most hours of daylight.
By Amy Mulvihill - June 2015
THE SUMMER SOLSTICE is the point in the astronomical year when the sun appears at its highest point in the sky, resulting in the most hours of daylight.
IT'S THE EARTH'S TILT and a location's position relative to the equator that causes the varying lengths of days and the changing of seasons.
Many countries and cultures mark the solstice with festivities such as bonfires, feasting, and Maypole dancing.
Festivals are popular throughout parts of England, Ireland, Canada, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Northern European countries in particular—including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Lithuania, and Denmark—place tremendous importance on the occasion, celebrating with a holiday known as Midsummer.
Solstice Gala
Saturday, June 20
Solstice Festival
Friday, June 19 (concert)
Sunday, June 21 (festival)
Weather permitting, Baltimore street astronomer Herman Heyn will set up his telescope at the foot of the square in Fells Point on the night of June 21. passersby will be able to look through it and view Saturn nestled in the constellation Scorpius, plus the red giant star Antares.
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