December solstice 2019 arrives on December 22 at 4:19 UTC. High summer for the Southern Hemisphere. For the Northern Hemisphere, the return of more sunlight! Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-december-solstice…
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Earliest sunsets for 40 degrees N. around now
Earliest sunsets for 30 degrees N. were centered on late November and early December. Earliest sunsets at mid-northern latitudes are happening now. S. Hemisphere? Watch for your earliest sunrises. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/earliest-sunset-today-but-not-shortest-day…
When is my earliest sunset?
For the southernmost U.S and similar latitudes, the earliest sunsets of the year are happening now. Your earliest sunset depends on your latitude, but always comes before the winter solstice. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/winter-solstice-and-late-sunrise…
Year’s earliest solar noon on November 3
November 3 brings the year’s earliest noon – or midday – by nature’s clock. The earliest solar noon is a harbinger of the year’s earliest sunset in the Northern Hemisphere and earliest sunrise in the Southern Hemisphere. Both take place before the December 22 solstice. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/years-earliest-solar-noon-november-3-2019…
40 years ago today: Pioneer 11 swept past Saturn
Pioneer 11 was the first spacecraft ever to encounter Saturn. A true pioneer, it paved the way for 2 more sophisticated missions – the 2 Voyagers in 1980 and ’81 – and Cassini from 2004 to 2017. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-pioneer-11-swept-past-saturn…
What are the full moon names?
Lists of common full moon names – both by month and by season – for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/full-moon-names…
Latest sunsets follow summer solstice
Latest sunsets around now for 40 degrees north latitude. Latest sunrises around now for 40 degrees south latitude. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/at-midnorthern-latitudes-latest-sunsets-of-the-year-in-late-june…
It’s twilight time: 15 favorite photos
“Love prefers twilight to daylight” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/twilight-best-photos…
Latest dusk for northerly latitudes
Although the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice – and longest day – happened a few days ago, the latest twilight at 40 degrees North latitude always follows by several days. Expect the longest northern twilight on or near June 24. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/latest-dusk-at-40-degrees-n-latitude…