Friday, June 21, 2013

Summer Solstice 2013: where our traditions come from

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Summer Solstice 2013: where our traditions come from

Cloudy skies prevented the gathering of pagans, druids and partygoers, from basking in the sun as they marked the summer solstice. By sunset last night, 2,000 people had arrived at the stone circle to start an overnight vigil. Their numbers swelled

The longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is nearly here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth will reach its point of greatest inclination to the Sun. The term 

The longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is nearly here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth will reach its point of greatest inclination to the Sun. The term 

The summer solstice occurs when Earth's axis is the most tilted toward the sun — the angle is known as "maximum axial tilt." As a consequence of this specific orientation, the sun rises at its most northeasterly point along the horizon and also sets

Cloudy skies prevented the gathering of pagans, druids and partygoers, from basking in the sun as they marked the summer solstice. By sunset last night, 2,000 people had arrived at the stone circle to start an overnight vigil. Their numbers swelled

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