Thousands of people gathered in Pennsylvania at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney awaiting the answer: Will the frigid winter continue for another 6 weeks? the famous Groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged for his annual prediction at around 7:30am. He did not see his shadow! Bundled in their winter gear, the crowd cheered as Punxsutawney Phil predicts an …Read More
Tag: Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice 2017 – Shortest Day
Welcome to the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere In the tropics of South Florida where I live, the length of the day is pretty constant. As you move towards the North Pole, the length of the day changes dramatically. This past November, I was in Scotland, which is about the same …Read More
Winter Solstice 2016
If you are reading this on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in the Northern Hemisphere, you have just survived the longest night of the year. You have now entered the shortest day of the year, and the official start of winter. From here, the days will get longer. From all over the world, thousands will gather …Read More