Key Takeaways:
- The summer solstice marks the Sun's highest point in the Northern Hemisphere's sky.
- The Sun's prominence during this time is often overshadowed by concerns regarding its harmful effects.
- The Sun's association with skin cancer contributes to a negative perception of its summer presence.
- Further details on the solstice are available in a full article accessible to registered Astronomy magazine subscribers.
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun is now at its highest point of the year. It screams out for attention. But it doesn’t get much, since for many, the relationship is adversarial. We’re warned to avoid its rays. Its ability to instigate skin tumors makes its July entry into the constellation Cancer weirdly morbid.
Astronomy magazine subscribers can read the full article for free. Just make sure you’re registered with the website.
