December 21, 2010

winter solstice

CHEERS TO WINTER SOLSTICE!
The winter solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the sun at its maximum of 23°, 26'. It lasts for only an instant but it represents midwinter or the first day of winter. More evident to those in high latitudes, this occurs on the shortest day or the longest night.
"Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius."--Pietro Aretino

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