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Solstice Traditions Around the World: How Humans Mark the Longest Day
Long before anyone could explain the astronomy, people built monuments and festivals around the summer solstice. Here is how cultures across the world still mark the longest day.
The Summer Solstice Explained: Why June 21 Is the Longest Day
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is the simple astronomy behind it, what actually happens in the sky, and why it matters.