6 things you didn't know about the Summer Solstice

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year - the day in which we can enjoy approximately 17 hours of daylight The term 'solstice' derives from the Latin word 'solstitium', meaning 'sun standing still' For the first time since 1967 the 2016 summer solstice coincides with a rare ‘strawberry’ moon In the northern hemisphere, summer solstice takes place between June 20 and 22 For those in the northern hemisphere this is the time when days begin to slowly shorten Throughout history the day has been celebrated as a symbol of fertility, harvest and renewal