Today is the summer solstice—that is, it was the summer solstice 4½ hours ago at 7:58 am Pacific time. But why get fussy about things? It's the longest day of the year, which is why I've always hated it. I don't want the days to get shorter from here on out.
But here's a picture of the fickle sun anyway. It was taken on Veterans Day, not some astronomical trifle-day, but it's still the sun and we have to worship it.
Hey, did I tell you all that I'm planning to go to Durango in October to see the annular full eclipse this year? By good luck, we have a friend in Durango, so it's a two-fer.
Merry Solstice, everybody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYQ8bcDaMaI&list=PL2F76563063A68123
Durango? Okay, I guess that's a funner trip, particularly if you have friends there. Amazingly, this year's annular eclipse also runs right through Albuquerque! (again!) It's so rare to enjoy that kind of convenience.