December 2026 Overview Summer

December. Summer is officially here. The Christmas rush, the longest days of the year, and for gardeners, a time of both harvest and survival. Stone fruit is at its peak, tomatoes are producing like crazy (if they've survived), and the preserving kitchen is in full swing.

The Summer Solstice falls on December 21 - the longest day of the year and one of the four major Gann cycle dates. From here, the days slowly start getting shorter, though you won't notice for a while yet. The heat is very much still with us.

The Geminids meteor shower on December 14 is the best of the year - up to 150 meteors per hour in good conditions. It's a spectacular show if you can find dark skies away from the Christmas lights.