SUMMER SOLSTICE
The 21st of June is known for the summer solstice - or also, the longest day of the year. During summer solstice, which is as well called midsummer, either of Earth's poles - in this case the north pole - has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. Strictly speaking, this does not always happen exactly on the 21st, but sometime between the 20th and 22nd of June.
During summer solstice , Earth's axial tilt toward the Sun is 23.44° and the Sun is at its highest position in the sky.
Since earlier this month we've been enjoying the beauty and magic of the midnight sun and if the weather conditions allow, we will continue to do so for a little while longer.
Did you know: here in Húsavík the sun hasn't set since the 11th of June and it will only do so again on the 1st of July! Until then, we are able to enjoy endless days and the sun around the clock!
While the days remain long still for a while, we offer two evening departures for our "GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins" on our RIB speed boats, enabling you to experience the endless sun out at sea while watching whales in the pristine wild of Skjálfandi Bay. We depart at 7:00pm and 9:30pm daily and welcome you on a truly memorable voyage on the waters just outside Húsavík - a journey that guarantees memories for a lifetime.
- Sarah
