Monthly Archives: December 2009

Tracking the Homestead’s Individual Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

This year’s Winter Solstice, like last year’s, arrived on a bright, clear day! That’s always so gratifying. Just as we did last year, we tracked our solar input through the “local” Solstice.

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Season of Darkness, Season of Light

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

The Winter Solstice is upon us. On December 21st this year (it varies slightly) in the northern hemisphere, it’s the longest night of the year, literally midwinter’s night—not “the first day of winter” as modern calendars so obtusely term it. … Continue reading →

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