Today marks the arrival of the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. That means we are at the point in Earth's orbit angled closest to the sun, so we're experiencing the longest period of daylight (and the shortest period of darkness) in the calendar year. This was always a little confusing to me when I was in school, so a picture might help if you are removed from the astronomic details like I am.
I don't have any big bonfires planned or other celebrations, but I might sit outside when the sun sets with a celebratory vodka & tonic. It's always nice to slow down and notice the cycle of the seasons. However you choose to mark the day, I hope your long hours of daylight are good ones.
Even though I wasn't fully conscious when my alarm went off this morning, I was with it enough to notice how bright it was in my bedroom, and I know I will make a point to notice how late it will be when the sun goes down tonight. I'll be spending most of the day hiding from the sun, though, because we're supposed to be around 90 today!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every moment of this gloriously long day of light! XO
ReplyDeleteThe daylight is so welcome. I love how the birds waken with just a hint of light... and the robins nesting in my back yard use every second of light to feed their babies. It is such a joy to watch! Enjoy this day and I will lift my Gin and Tonic in your direction tonight... cheers, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonny! I was not as familiar with the astronomic details as I should have been. I have set my intention to enjoy this longest day of light, but most of my enjoyment will be from indoors. Today it is supposed to be over 100 again. I keep telling myself it is a perfect reminder of how grateful I should be when the temps are, well, temperate. I will raise my wineglass to you whenever the sun sets here tonight and be thankful for the light and you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Solstice! I've been waking up with the birds for the past couple of weeks, sure it's early, but I get my walk in at the coolest time of day! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAnd a very Happy Solstice to you, Debbie! The birds have been waking me up, too, especially the baby wrens in the tree outside my bedroom window. They start chirping for food early and keep it up throughout the day.
DeleteHurrah for summer solstice! And I love that graphic, too!
ReplyDelete