06.26.07
It’s Official - Summer Is Here
Summer is officially here.
As of June 21,1:06 PM CDT, the Summer Solstice occurred. This is the point in time when the sun reaches it’s greatest distance from the equator. It’s also the longest day and the shortest night. From this point on the days start getting shorted again.
The Summer Solstice marks the official start of Summer. For many of us in Nebraska it’s felt like Summer for over two weeks. We had a relatively long Spring. After a cold spell in April we enjoyed moderate temperatures and the ground was moist almost all the time. After a very windy day early in June the ground dried up and the humidity increased greatly.
Although the ground is dryer in summer and lawn grass struggles to stay green elsewhere green is quite abundant. A drive through the country will reveal crops well along in their growth cycle. Trees are in full leaf now and have deeps roots that can find water even during dry periods. Prairie grasses likewise are hardy, making the most of dry conditions.
In nature Summer is a time of growth and abundance. People likewise increase their activity level.
Get out and enjoy Summer!
