[natphil] Natural Philosophers - a Conundrum

[ED]

Greetings,
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.
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...
On Dec. 31 we had 9 hrs. 1 min. of sunlight, from 7:51 (!) A.M. to 4:52 P.M. Then...
Today, Jan.16, we have 9 hrs. 21 mins. of sunlight, from 7:49 A.M. to 5:08 P.M.
Although we have gained 26 mins. of sunlight since the solstice, 26 days ago, the sun still hasn't risen sooner!
Explanations will be gratefully received at our next meeting on Feb. 4th.
Ed Morrison


 		 	   		  
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