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The Shortest Day Is Becoming Longer

Many of us would welcome more daylight on the shortest day of the year. So here’s some good news: the year’s shortest day is becoming longer (but only by a few seconds).

The December solstice—when the North Pole is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun—is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It can fall on December 20, 21, 22, or 23 ….

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Summer Solstice, 21-Jun-2022 @ 06:13am ADT

The June solstice is known as the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The date varies between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year.

June Solstice in 2022 in Nova Scotia, Canada is on Monday, 21-Jun-2022 at 06:13am/18:13h ADT.

Solstice Dates Vary

Even though most people consider June 21 as the date of the June Solstice, it can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on which time zone you’re in. June 22 Solstices are rare – Continue reading Summer Solstice, 21-Jun-2022 @ 06:13am ADT