June's Cosmic Word of the Day: Friday, June 20
Term: Solstice
Definition: A solstice is when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point.
Simple Explanation: It's the longest or shortest day.
Example: The summer solstice is in June.
June's Sky Gem of the Night: M13 (Hercules)
What It Is: Great Globular Cluster in Hercules.
How to Locate: Look high overhead (~9:30 PM). M13 is ~55° up in Hercules, needs binoculars.