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<div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Greetings,</div><div><br></div><div>This is not another rant about poor attendance, although those who missed this week's lecture missed a great one, this is a genuine plea for assistance in understanding a natural phenomenon.</div><div><br></div><div>The winter solstice occurred Dec. 21 as usual and we had 8 hrs. 55 mins. of sunlight, from 7:49 A.M to 4:44 P.M. The days are supposed to start getting longer with the sun rising earlier and setting later. Pretty basic so far, however...</div><div><br></div><div>On Dec. 31 we had 9 hrs. 1 min. of sunlight, from 7:51 (!) A.M. to 4:52 P.M. Then...</div><div><br></div><div>Today, Jan.16, we have 9 hrs. 21 mins. of sunlight, from 7:49 A.M. to 5:08 P.M.</div><div><br></div><div>Although we have gained 26 mins. of sunlight since the solstice, 26 days ago, the sun still hasn't risen sooner!</div><div><br></div><div>Explanations will be gratefully received at our next meeting on Feb. 4th.</div><div><br></div><div>Ed Morrison</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>
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