An annular solar eclipse occurring on the day of the June solstice, is a rare event.  'Solstice' (Latin: 'solstitium') means 'sun-stopping', because the point where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. (Timeanddate.com)  The June Solstice The day of June 21st (or 20th or 22nd) marks the beginning [...]