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June Solstice is known as the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere where Australia is part of. In the northern hemisphere, June Solstice is known as the summer solstice. In western countries, June Solstice usually happens in the 20th, 21st, or 22nd of June in accordance to the Gregorian calendar.

Ancient Times and the June Solstice

During the old times, the equinoxes and solstice guided the people. It sort of served as their calendar. Equinoxes and solstice helped them in determining when to plant, cultivate, and harvest their crops. Many ancient people, especially those who spent most of their times outdoors, depend on equinoxes and solstice. The ancient people also determine the season through equinoxes and solstice. The June Solstice was also the time most of the festivals, cultural traditions, and festivities were...............More

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