Zack Hill by John Deering and John Newcombe for July 14, 2013

wasn’t the summer equinox just a few weeks ago?

Time flies when you are having fun.

and, it also depends where on the earth is your summer. near the poles, your summer is close to 24 hours of daylight(but during the winter, 24 hours of night). near the equator, 12 hours of daylight, 12 hours of night, all the time.

Assuming both boys are ten, isn’t Zack’s friend too young to be shaved bald?

This is an excellent strip for today!! I’m glad Zack’s having fun on the tire swing!

I’m afraid so. You see, our world has reached the halfway point around the sun. Therefore, (and I’m guessing this) a week after the longest day of the year, the days start to recede (fall back). By October, it gets darker sooner and, depending on what direction your house is positioned, you’ll notice that the sun has “moved” its position, giving your one side of your home more light. Perfect if you like having sunlight in you living room..

The longest day was June 20 or 21st the days are growing shorter.

Regardless of the length of the day, it’s clearly not night-time in this strip. Why is is time to come in?