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- Marks the first traditional day of summer
- June 20, 2008: Summer solstice begins at 7:59 p.m. ESTNewsTimes.com: Here Comes the Summer Solstice - One Day Early (June 20, 2008)
- During summer solstice the sun is directly over the Tropic of CancerDiscover Magazine: 20 Things You Didn't Know About...the Summer Solstice (June 19, 2008)
- Shortest sunset and sunrise occurs during summer solsticeThe Daily News Online: Kick Off Summer with a Solstice Primer (June 19, 2008)
- First time since 1896 the summer solstice occurs before June 21 NewsTimes.com: Here Comes the Summer Solstice - One Day Early (June 20, 2008)
- Regarded by many as a day of spiritual and religious significanceNational Geographic: Summer Solstice Facts, for When "The Sun..." (June 19, 2008)
- Celebrations held worldwide
- Estimated 25,000 people attend summer solstice festival at Stonehenge annuallyNational Geographic: Photos: Summer Solstice Marked With Fire, Magic... (June 19, 2008)
- Winter Solstice begins in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time
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Summer solstice falls on the longest day and shortest night of the year. It officially marks the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Summer Solstice Questions
What are your plans to celebrate the Summer Solstice? 2 AnswersI've always wanted to take the trip to the Northern Sea and see the sun at midnight. But I don't think I'll do it this year. http://www.cruisingtips.eu/artiklar... read more
Why were the ancient Egyptians concerned about winter and summer solstice 1 AnswerLike many other cultures, the ancient Egyptians celebrated the "rebirth" of the sun at the winter solstice, as the sun began its annual return to more northern ... read more
Why did the Jomon watch Summer Solistice? 1 AnswerThe word 'solstice'means sun standing still. It is an astronomical phenomena. It will happen 2 times an year. "The Jomon made stone and bone tools, and pottery... read more
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Celebrating the summer and winter solstice are my expression of my spirituality. I owe my life to the explosion of stars! We are stardust
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What is a Summer Solstice? http://www.extramarks.com/ask-explore-answer/question/79703/science
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@SONfan4lyfe too bad itz not summer! I would run around in em screaming "SUMMER SOLSTICE SUMMER SOLSTICE SUMMER SOLSITCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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@Candy017 Wow, that's interesting. June 23 & 24 is around the summer solstice, right? I like New Years & Easter too, but w/o the eggs. lol
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@yodiddwa ok! I'm there...But where ?? central I see by your bio..I may have a large party at my house next sprng..summer solstice..yeah?
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