Global, Yet Still Local

For an excellent explanation on how and why the solstice arrives on different dates for different places, check out these articles from Space.com:

https://www.space.com/summer-solstice-when-what

https://www.space.com/stargazing/summer-solstice-2025-brings-changing-seasons-to-earth-on-june-20

https://www.space.com/stargazing/summer-solstice-2025-is-here-today-marks-the-longest-day-of-the-year-for-the-northern-hemisphere

I spent the moment of the solstice itself gazing toward the horizon just as the sun was setting.  Truly a spectacular sight.