Summer Heat - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade

 

 

With the summer solstice rapidly approaching, I decided it was time to feature hot, hot, HOT colored artisan handmade items in oranges, reds and yellow.  But before I do, (since I am a huge science geek), I thought I’d share a bit of about sunrises, sunsets and the summer solstice.  The solstice here in the Texas Borderlands will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:24 pm MDT.  Most people think that, because the solstice signifies the longest day of the year (or the shortest, in the southern hemisphere), the earliest sunrise and the latest sunset happens on that day.  But that is not true.  The exact date of earliest sunrises and latest sunsets varies with latitude.  At mid-northern latitudes (say Philadelphia at 40 degrees north latitude), the earliest sunrises of the year happens on June 14 and the latest sunset on June 27.  The farther south you go in latitude, the earlier the earliest sunrises become and the later the latest sunset are.  For instance, the earliest sunrise here in El Paso has already passed - on June 11 - and the latest sunset isn’t until June 30.    

 

 

Early sunrise in Sweden; photo by Per Ola Wiberg

Why?  The earliest sunrises come before the summer solstice because the day is more than 24 hours long at this time of the year.  In June, the day is nearly a whopping 1/4 minute longer than 24 hours.  If you look at a detailed sunrise/sunset calendar, you will see that the number of daylight hours increases by just a second or two leading up to the solstice and then decreases by the same amounts leading away from the solstice.   On June 20, the day will be 4 hours, 9 minutes longer than on the winter solstice.  If you want to check out a great sunrise/sunset calculator that gives you the length of day down to the second, check out this link:  Sunrise and Sunset Calculator — City Lookup

 

 

Summer solstice sunrise at Krakow; photo by Rafał Zięba

Brilliant Sunset Round Dichroic Glass Cabochon Post Earrings Handmade by Jo of Umeboshi Jewelry Designs

 

 

Coral Orange Ceramic Spiral Fossil Pattern Pendant Handmade by Linda of Linda Landig Jewelry

 

 

Victorian Style Hand Knit Ruffled Red Neck Warmer Handmade by Nancy of Nancy's Knots, Lace and More

 

 

Hand Knit Baby Girl Ruffled Sleeveless Yellow Sundress / Tunic, 6-12 Month, Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories

 

Orange to Clear Ombre Patter Agate Gemstone Earrings with Sterling Silver Handmade by Pamela of Pebbles at My Feet 

 

 

Colorful Copper Black Eyed Susan Rectangles, 1 Pair, Handmade by Kristi of Kristi Bowman Design 

 

 

Orange, Red and Blue Mexican Folk Art Bracelet, Tejana Collection, Handmade by Gloria of Chrysalis Tribal Jewelry

 

 

Red and White Stars Patriotic Dog Scrunchie Neck Ruffle, 8" Neck, Handmade by Donna of SewAmazin

 

 

Yellow and Black Bumble Bee Lampwork Pendant Handmade by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

Copper Summer Sun Handmade Earrings with African Sandcast Glass Beads and Hyacinth Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed each and every one of these unique "Summer Heat" handmade creations!  If you would like to make my day and the day of the talented artists featured, please leave a comment.  And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

 

 

 

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