Today is June 21. In the Northern Hemisphere it’s the Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer. In the Artic Circle, there will be 24 hours of daylight and along the Tropic of Cancer the sun rays are directly overhead.
NASA recently launched the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a project that is part of the Living With a Star program designed to learn more about solar variability and its impact on Earth. Results are already being sent back showing that the Sun is currently entering a highly active period unlike anything seen since the 70s. During these active periods, solar flares, like the one shown in the picture, increase and release broad spectrum radiation into the atmosphere. The radiation results in higher levels of x-ray and UV waves which impact life here on Earth.
Being a Leo, I am ruled by the Sun. Summer is the season when I am the most energized, the most creative, and the most ambitious. And, with the Sun in an active period, this is shaping up to be the Summer of Sam.
I read an article on this-how funny. Usually the sun follows a predictable course, but lately, not so much. If you're ruled by the sun I can see why this would be your summer.
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