June's Cosmic Word of the Day

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.