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Tag: solstice

  • Last Day of Autumn

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    There are two ways to define winter. One is meteorological winter and the second is astronomical winter. They differ primarily in what criteria are used.  Meteorological winter is based on temperature cycles and is aligned with the calendar. December 1 is the start of meteorological winter. Astronomical winter is based on the position of the…

  • Pseudo Solstice 2024

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    Here in Helena today, December 10, 2024, is the start of the celestial dance that results in the light winning the battle over darkness and slowly streaming back into the northern hemisphere. The most well-known part of this dance is the solstice. But the solstice is just moment in time. As is typically the case,…