This is what happens on the solstices

2023-06-21 09:24:00

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Solstices are astronomical events related to the tilt of the Earth’s axis. However, its name derives from Latin, from the fusion of two words: Sol y to stop, that is, to remain still. This is because, on those dates, the Sun seems to stop in its trajectory before reversing its direction. Do you want to know what those dates are, what really happens on them and how they are celebrated? Well, feel free to play the attached video and find out. We tell you everything!