Scheduled air date: 2006 Jun 05-11

Summer solstice is on Wednesday, June 21st this year, when the sun will rise at
its northern-most point. If you take time to watch the sunrise from before the
onset of twilight, you'll experience wonderful changes in lighting, wildlife,
temperature and more.
(Shown on the morning of June 17 for mid-northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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