Though today is cloudy and grey, it is the summer equinox: The day when the Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight than any other day of the year.
Wednesday, June 21, marks the start of astronomical summer and the tipping point at which days start to become shorter and nights longer. The word "solstice" comes from the Latin word "solstitium" "sol" (sun) and "stitium" (still or stopped).
This year, the sun reached the highest point in the sky today at 10:58am in New York City. Today, the sun will set just after 8:30pm, giving NYC more than 15 hours of sunlight.
The solstice can be a special, even spiritual time to celebrate the start of summer, appreciate the light in one's life — both metaphorical and literal — and set positive intentions for the upcoming season. Below are some ways to celebrate in Brooklyn.
Where to Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Brooklyn
Be the Light Summer Solstice Transformation Experience
SOUND & SEED: A Summer Solstice Offering with a sound bath and ear seeds
MMNY: Summer Solstice Music
5R in the Park: Summer Solstice 5Rhythms + Cacao
An Ecstatic Solstice Celebration with NOoSPHERE Arts
Faye&Friends: Summer Solstice Songwriters Concert
