equinox: It’s now official! Fall is here at last!
- 09/21/13 10:54 PM
The battle’s lost, Old Sol must yield To darkness creeping o’er the field, The lamp is snuffed and radiant light Surrenders to the pall of Night! (R Weisser 2013) At 4:44 P.M EDT on Sunday September 22 the Sun will be positioned directly above the equator. That translates to equal hours of daylight and darkness for most of the globe. But in the Northern hemisphere, each succeeding day will be shortened until the Solstice in December. As the daylight wanes, the deciduous trees will change color and drop their leaves. It is already getting cooler.
It’s now … (14 comments)
equinox: The "Day of Equity" is approaching FAST!
- 09/15/12 10:20 PM
The specter ‘neath the lintel waits,Then bursts full-force against the gate,No bolt restrains, no lockset blocksTis Autunm’s looming eqiniox! (R Weisser 2012) As the Earth continues its yearly journey around the Sun, we are approaching the semi-annual “Day of Equity!” It’s an interesting phenomenon, as 363 days a year the tilt of the Earth upon its axis results in the number of daylight hours being determined by latitude. But twice a year, the position of the Earth is exactly “flat” relative to the Sun, and every non-polar location enjoys equal hours of daylight and night! The Ancients … (24 comments)
equinox: Soltices, equinoxes and the hours in a “day!” How long are the “days” in your area?
- 06/22/11 01:04 AM
Probably one question that I never get from a transferee considering a move to Newnan GA is about the length of the hours of daylight in the summer or winter. And it’s actually a very interesting subject and very area specific, because the length of daylight is absolutely dependent on the latitude of your location. I noticed when I moved to Georgia many years ago that the “swing” or differential between daylight hours during Summer and Winter was not as pronounced as my home in Western Pennsylvania. The scientist in me always remains curious about such things and the explanation … (16 comments)
equinox: Random thoughts on a dreary Monday morning, taxes, full moons, and equinoxes.
- 03/16/09 12:46 AM
First of all, there is no central theme to this article. I am having a little problem with focus and daylight is burning so I decided to bring a few facts to your attention. Today is income tax day for corporations. If you have a corporation, your annual tax return for 2008 is due today. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Now, I have never understood all of the fuss, but I'm not Irish do that may have a lot to do with it. I'll try to avoid wearing green, though, because I like getting pinched! At 11:44 UTC on Friday, the … (29 comments)
The battle’s lost, Old Sol must yield
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