In this post we will answer all of your questions about the Summer Solstice and some you didn’t even know you had.
What is the Summer Solstice?
- It is the longest day of the year, or the day with the most amount of daylight hours.
- It is found marked on most calendars today as the “official” start of the Summer season.
When and Where is the Summer Solstice?
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice occurs on June 20, 21 or 22 every year.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice occurs on December 20, 21 or 22 every year.
What Date Will The Summer Solstice Be Celebrated This Year in the Northern Hemisphere?
- 2021 = June 20
- 2022 = June 21
- 2023 = June 21
- 2024 = June 20
- 2025 = June 20
How is Summer Solstice Celebrated?
- Bonfires are a common way to symbolize both the Sun’s heat and light during the Summer season
- Water activities as a way to remind us to keep cool in the Summer heat
- Plants, herbs and flowers are found in Summer Solstice celebrations going back centuries.
For a completely new way to view this very important time of the year we call the Summer Solstice and to answer even more of your questions about the Summer Solstice you didn’t even know you had…watch the video below for more.
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Until next time…stay lit and be well,
shannon