Winter Solstice: The shortest day of the year
Today, 21 December 2012, is called the Winter Solstice and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This day also signifies the astronomical (or official) beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. During the Winter Solstice, the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° south) – here it comes to..
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Summer Solstice: The longest day of the year
Today, 20 June 2012, is called the Summer Solstice and marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. This day also signifies the astronomical (or official) beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. During the Summer Solstice, the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° north) – here it comes to..
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