Summer Solstice

Southeast Michigan is experiencing a rapid loss of daylight, with over one minute lost per day since July 8th. The region will have its last day with at least 15 hours of daylight on July 13th, with the rate of daylight loss slowing after the autumn equinox until the winter solstice. Weather forecasts include warm temperatures and scattered rain later in the week.

The first full moon of summer 2026, known as the strawberry moon, will occur on June 29 at 7:56 p.m. EDT. It will follow the summer solstice on June 21 and feature a low lunar path, with a reddish-orange moonrise visible in the Southeast. The red giant star Antares will appear near the moon.

The June Strawberry Moon, the first full moon of summer, will illuminate the night sky this weekend following the summer solstice.

The article explains that after the summer solstice, the midstate is gradually losing daylight each day. The rate of daylight loss starts at a few seconds per day in early summer, increases to 1-2 minutes daily in July, and accelerates to 2-3 minutes per day by late August and September. The exact rate depends on latitude.

Severe storms are possible in Minnesota on Tuesday due to a low-pressure system moving from Alberta, Canada. The storm timing remains uncertain, with models shifting predictions between noon and sunset. The threat follows a period of extended daylight around the Summer Solstice.

A severe heatwave has caused temperatures in Europe to reach 40°C, disrupting transport, straining wildlife, and threatening the tourism industry. The heatwave, occurring on June 21, the summer solstice, has raised concerns about an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions.

The Summer Solstice is Sunday, marking the start of summer and the longest day of the year.

Pasadena celebrates the summer solstice on June 21, marking its longest day of the year with approximately 14½ hours of daylight. The solstice occurs at 1:24 a.m. Pacific time as Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest toward the sun, resulting in a late sunset over the San Gabriel Valley.

The summer solstice will begin on Sunday at 4:24 a.m. EST in New York City, marking the first day of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The event is cited by the Old Farmers' Almanac as the official start of the season.

Sunday marks the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and the beginning of winter. The solstice occurs as Earth's tilt causes extreme sunlight distribution, with the sun reaching its highest arc before retreating. Cultural events like Sweden's midsummer and Stonehenge's alignments highlight historical significance.

A prototype version of Stonehenge has been discovered. The article mentions people participating in the Summer Solstice event at Stonehenge, observing the sunrise.

Archaeologists discovered a 5,000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge in southern England, predating it by 500 years. The structure, aligned with summer and winter solstices, included artifacts like pottery and a rare disc-shaped knife, suggesting it was a site for religious gatherings.

Archaeologists with Wessex Archaeology have discovered a 5,000-year-old solstice-aligned monument near Wiltshire, potentially serving as a prototype for Stonehenge. The structure at Bulford, carbon-dated to 3000BC, predates the trilithon stones at Stonehenge by 500 years and aligns with summer and winter solstices.

Skywatchers can observe a celestial event this week where the crescent moon aligns with three planets. The alignment occurs just days before the summer solstice and is described as one of June's most spectacular events.

Kroger is distributing 100,000 free ice cream pints on June 19 to celebrate the summer solstice a few days early. The summer solstice officially occurs on June 21.

South Florida experiences typical June-like heat with passing clouds and ocean breezes providing temporary relief. Daylight hours approach 14 as the summer solstice nears on June 21. High Pressure systems limit rainfall, but increasing tropical moisture from the Caribbean is expected to raise rain and storm chances starting Thursday.

The article highlights key celestial events in June 2026, including the visibility of the Summer Triangle, Milky Way, and the Summer solstice. Venus and Jupiter will dominate the western sky after sunset, with a lunar occultation of Venus on June 17. Stargazers are encouraged to observe planetary movements and specific celestial phenomena like the strawberry moon.

A timelapse shows the start of the 'midnight sun' season in Alaska, a phenomenon where the sun remains visible at midnight. This occurs during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The 'midnight sun' is a unique experience in Alaska.