Summer Solstice
The world solctice comes from latin meaning 'the sun stand still'. During the summer solstice (21-22 June) the sun stands at its highest point in the ecliptic over the Tropic of Cancer, making the longest day of the year. This is when fires and bonfire are made, transmiting the force of fire to give an idea of the power we derive from the sun.
Christianity assimilated the custom of burning bonfires in honour of St John's feast day (24 June).
As a colombian guy and far away from the Tropic of Cancer I had never experienced what a summer solstice was. But yesterday I can lived. During last 2 weeks I saw how the sunset happens around 10 or 11 pm but yesterday sunset was at 1 am! It was a very nice view and a huge cultural shock. I already take a picture from my bedroom's window check it
 | This photo was taked at 11:30 pm |
posted by RicardoP at
6/22/2006 11:28:00 am
2 Comments:
Yo también continuo sorprendida por las horas de salida y puesta de sol. Y acá la gente tan normal. Al principio yo decía ¨hey como así? son las 9 de la noche y no oscurece¨
Muchos Saludos ;)
By
Pao, At
2:52 am
Deberias veniar a Noruega pa que veas tu aqui uno no puede ni dormir de la claridad que hay, yo todavia lo confieso eosty corronchito y me sorprendo cada vez que miro el reloj y son las 10 PM y parece como si fueran las 4 PM en Colombia y mas al siguiente dia que a las 3 AM ya te esta pegando el sol en la cara literalmente, como no tengas unas buenas cortinas estas perdio
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Yefreed Ditta, At
3:02 pm
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