International Sun Day

Today is International Sun Day!

International Sun Day is a day in which we honor, well, the Sun. The Sun has been honored and revered by many ancient cultures around the world. After all, the sun is something people all over the world had seen. 

However, this little day has a bit more of a modern origin. You see, on this day in 1978, the United States Congress passed a resignation to promote solar power. The US President at the time, Jimmy Carter, was a promoter of solar power. He even had solar panels put on the White House. They'd get removed by Ronald Reagan. Carter had promoted solar power in response to the energy crisis at the time. The day had been conceived by environmental advocate Denis Hayes, who also conceived of Earth Day. In 1994, it'd become an international event.

While not really considered an official holiday, Sun Day is still celebrated by environmentalists. One place they celebrate is Cadillac Mountain in Maine. That's because for a portion of the year, it's one of the first places in the U.S. that is touched by the sun when it rises. 

In the years since, solar panels have become much more common. I've seen a few solar farms here in New York, where I live. Texas has become a big place for solar. And solar panels have even been used to power the rovers that run around on Mars. The sun has helped light the Earth for millions of years, and now it could help power it. Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you like it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! If you like what I write and want to give my blog some additional support, please make a donation to my Ko-fi! See you next time!