Happy Summer Solstice, northerners!

[sff_corgi]

Happy Yule to the Antipodeans, despite the lack of icon.

I saw an interesting reply to why, despite this being the astronomical centre of summer (Midsummer's Day, etc.), it's regarded as the beginning of summer. It's because of the oceans, really; they hold over the temperature for about six weeks, so the actual heat of summer peaks around Lammas

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[allah_sulu]

I haven't gotten out to any of the summer blockbusters yet. I'll have to fix that!

[cscottd]

I saw an interesting reply to why, despite this being the astronomical centre of summer (Midsummer's Day, etc.), it's regarded as the beginning of summer. It's because of the oceans, really; they hold over the temperature for about six weeks, so the actual heat of summer peaks around Lammas (variable according to location, of course).

I've always wondered why a season starts at its solstice/equinox, when that should actually be the mid-point.

[barsukthom]

Ans a happy summer solstice to you!