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Sunday is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. On that day, the sun will shine for more than 12 hours, not setting until almost 8:30 p.m.
The summer solstice always occurs sometime between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year.
Although Sunday is longest day of this year, the earliest sunrise to date has come and gone, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. That happened Monday. That’s because a solar day — the length of time it takes for the sun to travel to its highest point from one day to another — is slightly more or less than 24 hours throughout the year. This also means the sun isn’t necessarily at its highest point in the sky if one checks their watch at noon.
Whether you got up for the earliest sunrise of the year or would like to enjoy sunset on the solstice, here are some events to help kick off summer this weekend:
Markets and shopping
Location: Hanson’s Farm, 20 Nixon Road, Framingham
Time: Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Event: Hanson’s Farm Strawberry Festival, with pick-your-own strawberries and family fun
Cost: N/A
More information: Strawberry Festival
Location: Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front St., Ashland
Time: Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event: Ashland Farmers Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary with speeches from Senate President Karen Spilka, state Rep. Jack Lewis and music from the Railroad House Band.
Cost: N/A
More information: Ashland Farmers Market
Location: Wrentham Country Store, 715 East St. (Rte. 140), Wrentham
Time: June 17-20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event: A summer solstice market with vintage, repurposed and handcrafted products and a raffle with prizes.
Cost: N/A
More information: Summer Solstice Market
Location: Pine Ridge Farm, 1158 Main St., Boylston
Time: Sunday, June 20, from 2-9 p.m.
Event: A solstice celebration involving fire, games and a cash bar. A Wiffle ball game will start at 3 p.m. Wearing yellow to celebrate the sun is encouraged.
Cost: $5 per car.
More information: Summer Solstice Celebration
Location: Craftroots Brewing, 4 Industrial Road, Milford
Time: Sunday, June 20, from 2-5 p.m.
Event: Live acoustic music to celebrate Father’s Day from the band AJ and Friends at Craftroots brewing.
Cost: N/A
More information: Craftroots Brewing
Activities and hiking
Location: Charles W. Ward Reservation, 65 Prospect Road, Andover
Time: Friday, June 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Event: Summer Solstice Yoga Hike with HER Wellness. Bring a yoga mat and bug spray.
Cost: $32 for members, $40 for nonmembers
More information: The Trustees
Location: Moose Hill Farm, 396 Moose Hill St., Sharon
Time: Friday, June 18, from 5:30-7 a.m.
Event: Sunrise hike at the farm.
Cost: $6-$12 for members; $12-$20 for nonmembers
More information: The Trustees
Location: Charles W. Ward Reservation, 65 Prospect Road, Andover
Time: Sunday June 20, from 7-9 p.m.
Event: Sun Spiral Celebration with a short walk, meditation and tea.
Cost: $24 for members, $30 for nonmembers
More information: The Trustees
Virtual events
Location: Online, hosted by the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Time: Sunday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Event: A bilingual Virtual Summer Solstice celebration for children and families, with story time in English and Spanish and a discussion with an astrophysicist.
Cost: N/A
More information: Virtual Summer Solstice Celebration
Location: Online, hosted by the English Heritage Facebook page
Time: Tune in at 11 p.m. Saturday, June 19, for sunrise. For sunset, tune in at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 20.
Event: A livestream of sunrise and sunset at Stonehenge in England
Cost: N/A
More information: Summer Solstice 2021
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