The Summer Solstice Is Here. What’s New With Our Sun? By | June 20, 2023 As we celebrate the longest day in the northern hemisphere on June 21, it is an opportune time to reflect on the latest developments regarding our closest and most important celestial neighbor – the Sun. Over the past few months, […]
Report: The Significance of the 2023 Summer Solstice and its Impact on Chicago Introduction The June summer solstice, which marks the official start of the season and the longest day of the year, is set to take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. This annual event holds great significance for many cultures and has implications […]
The Summer Solstice: A Celebratory Acknowledgement of Earth‘s Tilted Axis Understanding the Summer Solstice Wednesday, June 21, marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for those living north of the equator. This astronomical event occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, at 23.5 degrees north latitude. The summer […]
Chicago Weather: Summer Solstice 2023 June 21st marks the summer solstice, the official start of the summer season and the day with the longest period of sunlight in the year. In Chicago, this day is significant as it brings 15 hours, 13 minutes, and 41 seconds of daylight, with sunset occurring just before 8:30 p.m. […]
The Strawberry Moon: A Symbol of Abundance and Connection The summer solstice has just passed, and with it comes a new full moon known as the Strawberry Moon. Despite its name, the color of the moon does not change during this phenomenon. Instead, this moon’s name comes from the Native American tradition of marking the […]
