Punxsutawney Phil mysteriously resurfaces at an undisclosed location in Los Alamos just in time to enjoy New Mexico’s summer solstice at 10:24 p.m. tonight. The elusive Phil was last spotted around town in February … for details, click here. Courtesy photo
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WHEN IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE 2017?
The summer solstice falls on Wednesday, June 21, 12:24 A.M. EDT. For time zones further west, the solstice falls on Tuesday, June 20 as follows.
- Tuesday, June 20, 11:24 P.M. CDT
- Tuesday, June 20, 10:24 P.M. MDT (Los Alamos time zone)
- Tuesday, June 20, 9:24 P.M. PDT
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE?
The timing of the solstice is not based on a specific calendar date and time. It depends on when the Sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator.
The word solstice is from the Latin solstitium, from sol (sun) and stitium (to stop), reflecting the fact that the Sun appears to stop at this time (and again at the winter solstice).
Source: The Old Farmer’s Almanac