This phenomenon occurs when the Sun is positioned in a certain way in relation to the Earth.
The summer solstice It is a phenomenon studied by astronomy that explains why summer exists, or rather, the period of time in which in one hemisphere the temperature rises considerably more than at another time of the year. And in turn, it also explains why it occurs in different seasons in different sectors of the planet.
In the southern hemisphere, this phenomenon occurs from December 21that is, that is the day when, due to the inclination of the axis, this half of the planet is more exposed than the other to solar light and radiation, causing the waves to collide directly and temperatures to remain high. While in the other hemisphere exactly the opposite happens.
summer solstice
What is the summer solstice
The summer solstice occurs when The Sun has its maximum north or south declination in relation to the Equator. Both summer and winter begin with solstices, while autumn and spring are inaugurated by equinoxes. The day on which this phenomenon occurs is considered the longest of the year, then they begin to get shorter.
This reality shows that summer does not depend on the proximity of the earth to the sun, because that way it should be hot everywhere at the same time, but that the temperature depends on direct exposure or not to light and solar rays. , as shown in the previous image.
Rituals to celebrate the summer solstice
Among the historical rituals that are known to celebrate the event, the main one is eat fruits, vegetables and consume plenty of water. Also, a purifying bath with salt waterand after waiting 3 minutes rinse.
Finally, there is a belief that placing stones and plants in the house and, at the same time, placing bowls to attract money and, the next day, lighting a honey candle on a plate of coins is very benevolent to attract fortune in this period.
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