summer solstice

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Fleur @Fleura (35037) • United Kingdom 22 Jun

So yesterday was the summer solstice, midsummer’s day! Can’t believe the longest day is past already. Yesterday was an absolutely glorious summer day though, just perfect. Sunny and warm, but not too hot (at least not unless you...

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Carhenge

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 12 Dec 24

Near Alliance, Nebraska, there is a structure that resembles a replica of England's Stonehenge. The place is made of vintage American automobiles that have been spray-painted gray to resemble stone. It was built by Jim Reinders...

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Good morning, Summer Solstice!

Macy @almostoveryou (4954) • Philippines 20 Jun 23

Today, June 21, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Philippines. It is called summmer solstice. Earlier at around 6 am, my daughter woke up and came down to kiss me. Then she looked out the window and said...

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Rain on a Hazy Summer Solstice

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 20 Jun 21

There was a real long blackout yesterday, the eve of the summer solstice. An elderly friend sent message her solar power panel was good only for an hour. I texted back that I was using my tiny blessed candle. Flashlight battery...

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Oh boy, it's almost SUMMMMMER

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117239) • El Paso, Texas 20 Jun 17

Well, tomorrow is the summer solstice. It will be the longest day of the year and the shortest night. For this region of the Chihuahuan desert it means we should be starting our monsoon season ..... ok, we don't usually get a...

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My Very Special Day

DianneN @DianneN (254926) • United States 20 Jun 16

Today is very special to me for many reasons. It is my 39th birthday, again. It is the summer solstice- the first day of summer. It will be a full moon, the first in 68 years on the summer solstice. This evening we have...

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Strawberry Moon Tonight

Anna @LadyDuck (502491) • Italy 20 Jun 16

Today, in the north hemisphere, it's the summer solstice, the longest day of 2016. This year, we have a special extra event tonight, we have the full moon, the Strawberry moon. The last time the full moon happened on the day of...

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Dang, this year is really running

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117239) • El Paso, Texas 18 Jun 16

Yeah, yeah I know, we can't really see a year run, but we sure can feel it. Not too long ago many here on Mylot were complaining about how cold it was and how they couldn't wait for summer, well, summer solstice is on Monday....

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Finally, a Total Lunar Eclipse on December 20 - 21..!!

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 4 Dec 10

I just read about a total Lunar Eclipse that will be visible in North America - it is the first one since 2008. It can be seen without optics, but binoculars should work - or a low-power telescope. This will happen...

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Sun was in North, the Moon in South..

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 17 Aug 10

This photo was taken some years ago, when the midnight sun was shining exactly from North. At the same time the full moon shined from South. This resulted in these beautiful colors [i]What is the most beautiful nature scenery...

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What Was the Most Special Moment During Your Summer?

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 17 Aug 10

There is some time left of the summer in Northern hemisphere. Have you experienced something special this year? During Summer Solstice and midnight sun in our part of the world I was talking the first time to a myLot friend...

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Today June 21

saw2207 @saw2207 (1359) • United States 21 Jun 09

Besides today being Fathers Day (and to all you wonderful, fantastic Dads out there I wish you a Happy and Healthy one) Today is the Summer Solstice. It begins at 1:45 EDT and is marked by the suns entry...

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MH4444 @MH4444 (2161) • United States 21 Jun 08

Happy new year to you and yours. How did you spend the evening and morning? Did you stay up all night like me and are you as tires as I am whew! Sleepy time soon here.

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Summer Solstice

Commonsense0 @Commonsense0 (516) • United States 26 Jun 07

Did you have a celebration? What did you do? I like getting new ideas foor what to do..SO START POSTING..NOW!!!! =O im kidding people..

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How will you Be Celebrating Litha?

Aurone @Aurone (4755) • United States 21 Jun 07

Today is the Summer Solstice. One of the Wiccan Sabbats. How will you be celebrating?

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Summer Solstice Celebrations

makingpots @makingpots (11915) • United States 21 Jun 07

Have you ever been to a Summer Solstice parade or other celebration? I haven't, but I am planning a trip for this weekend to Santa Barbara, California. On the calendar of events for the town is a Summer Solstice parade and...

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It's the Summer Solstice on 21 June, are you celebrating?

mailboxmoney @mailboxmoney (1216) 13 Jun 07

It's the summer solstice on 21 june. Does anyone here celebrate? What will you be doing? The summer solstice is a time of peace and getting together and is usually celebrated with festivals and gatherings, meals and events. What's...

Summer Solstice is June 21st!

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Jun 07

If you're in the Northern Hemisphere that is. LOL So what are your plans? Are you doing anything special to celebrate? Planning a ritual or just a simple celebration? To be honest I haven't begun planning any kind of a...

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