Summer Solstice 2013: where our traditions come from

Cloudy skies prevented the gathering of pagans, druids and partygoers, from basking in the sun as they marked the summer solstice. By sunset last night, 2,000 people had arrived at the stone circle to begin an overnight vigil. Their numbers swelledThe longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is almost here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth will reach its point of greatest inclination to the Sun. The term The longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is almost here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth will reach its point of greatest inclination to the Sun. The term The summer solstice occurs when Earth's axis is the most tilted toward the sun -- the angle is known as "maximum axial tilt." As a consequence of this specific orientation, the sun

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