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[ASTRONOMY] Happy LONGEST DAY/SUMMER SOLSTICE 2017!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SwoLy-D, Jun 21, 2017.

  1. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Today, in the northern hemisphere, we have the LONGEST DAY, due to this being the first day of summer, the Summer Solstice, and the earth being at the farthest angle tilt towards the SUN. :cool:

    In Mexico's Chichen Itzá, Mayan old city, you can be at the top of El Castillo (Templo de Kukulkán) and not see your own shadow at exactly 12 noon for the longest time. Also, the temple doesn't show any shadow.

    Also, TODAY is the only day you can say "I had the longest day at work!" because it will be true. :p

    All around the world, people are celebrating the Summer Soltice, the longest daylight day, and other zany stuff. Stonehenge is surrounded by onlookers catching the sun rise through a structure. I am more concerned with our Great Star The Sun than with weather. I wished I could be in Chichen Itzá today at noon to witness.

    Or, we can just talk about SUMMER/DAYLIGHT/SUN/MAYANS/etc. What say you?

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  3. K mf G

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    I think this was yesterday, but i appreciate the effort.


    Sorry i see conflicting dates on the internet
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    #3 K mf G, Jun 21, 2017
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