Summer Takes Nation by Surprise

'Unbelievable'

As Earth continues its seemingly endless journey around the sun for the umpteenth time, the northern hemisphere enjoys a temperate season of longer days and shorter nights, with the occasional thunderstorm thrown in for good measure.  


The season is expected to continue much in the same way, as it has since the spring equinox, until the summer solstice, when experts predict the days will then shorten and the nights will lengthen.

"I can't believe how light it is in the evenings now," exclaimed one Aberdeen resident.  "I went to bed at about ten to eleven last night and it was still broad daylight outside!"

"This heat is so weird, isn't it?" quipped Sarah Morrison, 38.  "I know I've experienced 37 similar seasons in my time, but I just can't believe it!"

Similar scenes of disbelief and exhilaration can be witnessed in parks and public spaces up and down the country, as people walk about with smiles on their faces or gaze up into the featureless blue sky muttering about the heat.