Lazy, hazy days of summer are here

The rising sun seen through Stonehenge.

This Tuesday afternoon, June 21, marks the Summer Solstice, the official start of Summer.

The word "solstice" comes from a combination of Latin words meaning "sun" (sol) and "to stand still" (stice). As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.

The Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Looked at another way, the days will only grow shorter as we proceed, so enjoy every daylight hour you can.