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”
Tag: seasons
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”
The mercury rises
Last night was hot – the first throw-off-the-blanket night of the year!
An unlikely reason was Continue reading “The mercury rises”
Too much happens
Entries from page 26 pf Astronomical Calendar 2022:
One confused groundhog
Venus, brighter than any star, can cast a reflection on water, and even a shadow. Continue reading “One confused groundhog”
An international day, and then the longest day?
Sunday June 27 will be the day that seems longest. That is, sunset will be latest (for latitude 40° north).
Why does latest sunset Continue reading “An international day, and then the longest day?”