Astronomical significance of June Solstice Day 2020
Often called the Midnight-Summer Day as most regions of the higher Northern hemisphere experience sunlight for almost the whole day; Summer Solstice will fall on June 21st this year at 7:43 AM AET to be precise. Although as per the Greenwich meridian time the astronomical event kicks off on 20th June 21:43 in the Northern Hemisphere.
Why is Summer Solstice the longest day of the year?
Between 20th and 21st June, the north pole of our planet earth’s axis is tilted at 23.44 degrees towards the sun and the Northern part gets the maximum sunlight exposure on this day. Astronomically it is defined as the beginning of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere that prevails till the Autumnal Equinox, (around Sept 23rd to 24th) in Northern parts of the world. Owing to the axial tilt, almost all of the northern hemisphere is exposed to the sun which is at the farthest distance from our planet on this day thus making the Sun appear right at the highest point in the skies and almost stationary. The peculiar position also results in the day to last longer than usual as the Sun appears to take more time while covering the skyline during this day.
The day when the Sun stands still and this year, hidden too.
Internet is abuzz about the “Ring of Fire” on the #SolsticeWeekend
Some lesser-known historical facts about #SummerSolstice
Summer Solstice has historically signified life and its abundance with joyful parlance in all the major cultures of the world. Particularly, the Pagans in North European countries rejoice on June Solstice with vigour, bonfires and with carefree revelry while basking in the glorious sunshine as an age-old tradition. And why shouldn’t they? It is the day of the mighty Sun God.
Ancient Europeans marked the Solstice day with Fire and Water symbolic Balance
Ancient Egyptians marked the June Solstice as the New Year Day
Ancient Romans called it the Festival of ‘Vestallia’.
For medieval Romans, June Solstice day was to honour their Goddess “Vesta”; the guardian of Virginity. They called it the festival of “Vestallia” and women in ancient Rome were permitted to enter the Temple of Vestal Virgins only on this day which was otherwise forbidden to them.
For Greeks, this was the day of equality and the festival of ‘Cronia’.
Ancient Greek society was largely classified into slaves and free men. June solstice for them was an occasion to pay tribute to their patron god of Agriculture; Cronus and both slaves and freemen partook as equals in the festival of ‘Cronia’.
Alaskans, even today, celebrate Summer Solstice with a Midnight Sun Baseball game
Are you feeling left out on the June Solstice during the COVID 19 Pandemic?
“Neaten up Ladies and Men, get rid of the #lockdownbeard” There are two massive online events planned to include everyone from around the world to participate in this festival of divinity and light. Here’s what you should be doing on June Solstice 2020
#StoneHenge Summer Solstice Sunrise will be live-streamed for the first time
#HappyOutLoud Day, #lockdownparty at Cumbria, England | Saturday, the 20th June
What – Happy Out Loud, the loudest #lockdown Party.
Where – Your home, workplace or wherever you are.
When – 20th June | Summer Solstice
Passes and FREE Party Kit available at - https://weamplifycumbria.co.uk/
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Be in the know; through our social channels to discover and attend major events on #Summer Solstice 2020. Take a break from your assignment work or hire assignment help through guided sessions; either way, enjoy the historical day with zeal, just like our ancestors did. Ciao!!!