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Summer Solstice
Winter Solstice 2017
Summer Solstice 2017
Summer Solstice, 20-Jun-2016 @ 07:34pm 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 2016 in Nova Scotia, Canada is on Monday, 20-Jun-2016 at 07:34pm/19:34h 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, 20-Jun-2016 @ 07:34pm ADT
Solar spring is underway
Solar spring is underway. Most of North America will gain 15-20 minutes of daylight per week for the next three months.
You may have noticed the days getting longer recently. We are more than a month past the winter solstice. Now we will see the length of the day increase at its fastest clip. Welcome to solar spring! Continue reading …
Summer Solstice 2016
Winter Solstice 2015
Winter Solstice, 22-Dec-2015 @ 12:49 AM AST
The December solstice is on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year.
December Solstice 2015 in Nova Scotia, Canada is on Tuesday, December 22 at 12:49am AST.
The Sun’s position
The Sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere during the December Solstice.
The December Solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.5 degrees. In other words, when the North Pole is tilted furthest – 23.5 degrees – away from the Sun.
Continue reading Winter Solstice, 22-Dec-2015 @ 12:49 AM AST
Summer Solstice, 21-Jun-2015 @ 01:39pm ADT
Update 19-Jun-2015: Read more facts about the Summer Solstice.
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 2015 in Nova Scotia, Canada is on Sunday, 21-Jun-2015 at 01:39pm/13:39h ADT.
In the Gregorian calendar the June solstice dates vary. For example, it’s on June 21 in 2015, but on June 20 in 2016. A June 22 solstice will not occur until 2203. The last time there was a June 22 solstice was in 1971.
