Title
Living in the Milky Way
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-20-2016
Department 1
English
Department 2
Physics
Abstract
It’s finally here. Today, June 20 at 6:34 p.m., is the the summer solstice, also known as the first day of summer and, confusingly enough, midsummer’s eve. From a scientific perspective, it marks the moment the sun reaches its northernmost point in our sky. As a result of that position, it’s the shortest night and longest day if you live north of the equator. [excerpt]
Copyright Note
This is the publisher's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Clarke, Ian R. "Living in the Milky Way." Gettysburg Times (June 20, 2016).
Comments
This piece appeared in the Gettysburg Times as part of the "Looking Up" column on Monday, June 20, 2016.