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Daily Archives: May 22, 2021

20th June Lecture: The Summer Solstice – A midsummer night’s dream.

NewsBy Martin KennedyMay 22, 2021

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and has been marked by ceremony and celebration for thousands of years. In this talk Chris will explore the history, the myths and legends. Also, the science. We astronomers look at the Solstice as the turning point in the year when we start to look…

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