Summer is one of the four seasons of the Earth. It follows spring and foreshadows autumn. The days are long, and the nights are short. This makes it the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring Seljalandsfoss in Iceland, sunbathing on the beaches, and participating in outdoor sports. It is also the time of year to go on vacation, as it is warm enough to stay out late even in the evenings. Here are some tips to make the most of the summer season:
Midsummer solstice
Midsummer is one of the most important holidays in the world, and for many, this day represents the arrival of the longest day of the year. The summer solstice occurs every two years, at the maximum tilt of Earth’s poles toward the Sun. The Summer Solstice occurs in each hemisphere. During this time, the day is the longest and the sun is at its hottest.
This summer’s ephemeral festival calls for the infusion of flowers into alcohol. Midsummer Solstice is a limited edition of Hendrick’s Gin, distilled by Lesley Gracie and inspired by nature’s effervescent blooms. The spirit is infused with natural floral essences and garnished with fresh berries and edible flowers. In addition to being a summer cocktail, this unique flavor is also infused with lavender and other floral notes.
Earlier sunrises
You’ve probably wondered why the earliest sunrise of the year is on a Friday. This doesn’t have anything to do with the summer solstice, which happens on June 21. Instead, it has to do with the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun in a slightly oblique circle. As a result, the Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees to the north. The result? An earlier sunrise and later sunset.
Early sunrises in summer are caused by the inclination of the Earth’s rotational axis. Regardless of the inclination, sunrise and sunset occur three minutes earlier or later than they would be on a circular orbit. The elliptical nature of Earth’s orbit also affects the severity of solstices. During the June solstice, Earth’s orbit comes closest to aphelion. On the December solstice, it is closest to perihelion.
Longest daylight hours
The longest daylight hours in summer fall on June 21, when the sun sets over the Tropic of Cancer. The longest day of the year falls on the same day in many countries, including the United States and Russia. TheLongest day of the year also marks the Summer Solstice, which is observed at 11:32 p.m. in New York City. Most locations north of the Equator will have their shortest day of the year around this date.
There are some cities that experience the longest daylight hours in the summer, such as Yuma, Arizona. It borders Mexico and California, and receives almost four thousand hours of daylight a year. Seattle Washington recently set all-time heat records and broke back-to-back records. While Seattle has the longest daylight hours in the United States, the sun sets at a slightly odd angle. In Alaska, where the longest days of the year fall, the sun is in its longest position for most of the day.
Indian summer
The term “Indian summer” is used to describe the long, warm months of autumn, when temperatures are particularly high and the leaves start to fall. The term is a harbinger of the winter to come, a reminder that the seasons are fleeting. But what exactly is an “Indian summer?” When describing a hot summer in the Northeast, you should take into consideration how it differs from your own experience. The term itself has colonial overtones.
First performed by Joe Dassin in 1975, the song was based on the Toto Cutugno song “Africa”. The song was a hit and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The song was also covered by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood in 1976. Likewise, Brewer & Shipley recorded “Indian Summer” for their 1983 Weeds album. The song has since been performed by several artists, including Al Stewart, Tony Bennett, and Joe Walsh.
