Hours of sun

[Astral Traveler]

December has been unusually darknthis far with heavy clouds and it looks likenit will continue.

I just read that most hours of sun, this far in December in Sweden, has been in Umea, a city north of the polar circle where the sun kind of sets in November and comes up in February. They've had a total of four houra of sun this far, four. Imagine how little the rest of us got.

 

[Clockworkmike]

December has been unusually darknthis far with heavy clouds and it looks likenit will continue.

I just read that most hours of sun, this far in December in Sweden, has been in Umea, a city north of the polar circle where the sun kind of sets in November and comes up in February. They've had a total of four houra of sun this far, four. Imagine how little the rest of us got.

And sadly, every day gets shorter from here until Dec 21 which will be the shortest. After that though, every day gets just a touch longer all the way onto June 21, the longest.

But a weird fact this first day of Winter this year: we will experience the Grand Conjunction which is when Jupiter and Saturn come closest together, appearing as a "Double Planet" or as its also known, the "Christmas Star". Last time that happened and was visible with the naked eye was 1227 A.D

 

[SG John]

Like Mike says, at least the days will be getting longer again in a couple of weeks.

I'm also looking forward to the Jupiter and Saturn Grand Conjunction. I'm hoping to duck away from the city on a clear night, and hopefully see it.

 

[Don O]

I dusted off the telescope today and moved it to the master bedroom. I plan to use the deck off there to see I can get a look.

 

[gball]

I always get a little depressed this time of year due to the shorter days. Well, not depressed, per se, but I don't have my normal energy and want to sleep all the time.

 

[Clockworkmike]

I always get a little depressed this time of year due to the shorter days. Well, not depressed, per se, but I don't have my normal energy and want to sleep all the time.

I understand entirely. It does bring a person down it seems. We as humans are geared to enjoy sunlight for emotional reasons

 

[Beagle]

I think it's got light here for a couple of hours this month. The days are less than 8 hours long and it's been like twilight, with rain..,

 

[Ebidis]

And sadly, every day gets shorter from here until Dec 21 which will be the shortest. After that though, every day gets just a touch longer all the way onto June 21, the longest.

But a weird fact this first day of Winter this year: we will experience the Grand Conjunction which is when Jupiter and Saturn come closest together, appearing as a "Double Planet" or as its also known, the "Christmas Star". Last time that happened and was visible with the naked eye was 1227 A.D

I love astronomy, and I am also looking forward to seeing "The Christmas Star". Definitely a once in 45.097 lifetimes event.

 

[Ramo]

December has been unusually darknthis far with heavy clouds and it looks likenit will continue.

I just read that most hours of sun, this far in December in Sweden, has been in Umea, a city north of the polar circle where the sun kind of sets in November and comes up in February. They've had a total of four houra of sun this far, four. Imagine how little the rest of us got.

I heard people installed big mirror to reflect light and shine it down to town, is that in Sweden or Norway? I cant remember

yeah winter is pretty grim, but i like it

 

[Astral Traveler]

I heard people installed big mirror to reflect light and shine it down to town, is that in Sweden or Norway? I cant remember

yeah winter is pretty grim, but i like it

No idea but it sounds like something the Norwegians would do

 

[Beagle]

No idea but it sounds like something the Norwegians would do

But they'd probably miss...

 

[Astral Traveler]

But they'd probably miss...

Or mess up the focal point

 

[Clockworkmike]

I love astronomy, and I am also looking forward to seeing "The Christmas Star". Definitely a once in 45.097 lifetimes event.

Absolutely love Astronomy as well! My sister has this massive Telescope shes got collecting dust in her closet that my dad gave her and im trying to snatch it before that happens lol