The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?
1 year, 3 months ago

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fall is in the air — officially. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted in toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

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Winter solstice connected with our daily lives
4 days, 17 hours ago

Winter solstice connected with our daily lives

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The sun rising in the east is a universal truth we all grow up believing. But if you observe the sun every day, you will find that it does so only twice a year — during the March and September equinoxes,” said Raghunandan Kumar, founder-director of the Planetary Society of India. Explaining how the winter solstice is a significant milestone …

Snuggle up, it's December 21 and time for winter solstice
5 days, 12 hours ago

Snuggle up, it's December 21 and time for winter solstice

India Today  

Take out your holiday lights and warm blankets to snuggle into as the winter solstice is here on Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere. During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the …

The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day
6 days, 17 hours ago

The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day

Associated Press  

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. Meanwhile, at the summer …

Astrologers Predict Challenging Autumn Equinox
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Astrologers Predict Challenging Autumn Equinox

NL Times  

The autumn equinox is a significant astrological event that marks the transition from summer to autumn. It brings a time of balance and reflection for all signs, with some challenges for specific zodiac signs. For Aries, Cancer, and Leo, the equinox can be a time of balance and growth, while Taurus and Gemini may find the shift from summer to …

Watch the moment spring officially sprung: Incredible timelapse video captured by a satellite reveals the sun shining directly over Earth's equator
9 months ago

Watch the moment spring officially sprung: Incredible timelapse video captured by a satellite reveals the sun shining directly over Earth's equator

Daily Mail  

Spring has finally sprung, which means days will keep getting longer from now until the summer. This still from the video shows the sun shining directly over the equator and daytime and nighttime reaching nearly equal lengths all around the world The resulting animation shows the constant movement of the dividing line between day and night – known by some …

Spring brings the 2024 vernal equinox, what does it mean?
9 months ago

Spring brings the 2024 vernal equinox, what does it mean?

Hindustan Times  

March 19 celebrates the arrival of the annual astronomical event, signally season change. With the first equinox of the year, the March counterpart officially marks the end of the winter season, welcoming spring to the Northern Hemisphere. With the first day of spring 2024, at least for half the world, the astronomical shift has kicked off the vernal equinox. The …

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?
1 year, 3 months ago

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time …

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means
1 year, 9 months ago

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Spring has sprung! That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. According to the U.S. government’s national outlook for the season, this spring is expected to bring wet weather that will continue to …

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