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First day of summer 2013: What is a solstice anyway? 44569

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As the whimsical animation on Google's homepage indicates, Friday marks the first day of summer, thanks to the solstice. But what exactly is a solstice? - high-definition photo for free download.

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first day of summer 2013

More than 20,000 people descended on Stonehenge to greet the sunrise on the longest day of the year. 44575

More than 20,000 people descended on Stonehenge to greet the sunrise on the longest day of the year. 44575
By sunset last night, 2,000 people had gathered to keep vigil. By 5am, 21,000 people were greeting the sunrise 44574

By sunset last night, 2,000 people had gathered to keep vigil. By 5am, 21,000 people were greeting the sunrise 44574
June 21 is the longest day of the calendar year, with daylight hours getting shorter from now on 44573

June 21 is the longest day of the calendar year, with daylight hours getting shorter from now on 44573
First day of summer 2013 (and winter): a Google Doodle salute 44570

First day of summer 2013 (and winter): a Google Doodle salute 44570
Revellers rise at dawn to celebrate the solstice with drumming and dancing 44571

Revellers rise at dawn to celebrate the solstice with drumming and dancing 44571
The solstice is a rare chance for members of the public to walk among the ancient Wiltshire stone circle 44572

The solstice is a rare chance for members of the public to walk among the ancient Wiltshire stone circle 44572
First day of summer 2013 has nothing on northern Norway's 60 days of sun 44576

First day of summer 2013 has nothing on northern Norway's 60 days of sun 44576