Sunrise will be earliest tomorrow. Continue reading “No wonder it’s hot”
Tag: seasons
The state of the April sky
Here is the broad scene, Continue reading “The state of the April sky”
Descending and ascending
For Christians there is a short winter from today, Continue reading “Descending and ascending”
How fast is daytime growing?
American clocks have to be twisted forward an hour on Sunday Continue reading “How fast is daytime growing?”
Thor’s day
A groundhog comes out his burrow in Pennsylvania on February 2 and, if he sees his shadow because the sky is icy-clear, determines that winter will linger for six weeks? Nonsense! Continue reading “Thor’s day”
Nearest to Sun, but latest sunrise
In our picture of the dawn scene on January 5, Continue reading “Nearest to Sun, but latest sunrise”
Heliacal risings – Part Three
Northern autumn starting
The equinox comes on Friday September 23. Continue reading “Northern autumn starting”
Short night, long Knight
On Monday June 27 will come another variant of the peak of summer: the latest sunset, a Continue reading “Short night, long Knight”
Solstice and more
Tuesday, June 21, will bring the solstice, peak of summer for our northern hemisphere. Usually Continue reading “Solstice and more”