The March Equinox occurs the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. On any other day of the year, the Earth's axis tilts a little away from the sun. But on the Equinox the earth's axis neither tills away nor towards the sun.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Spring Equinox
March 20, 2014 is the Spring Equinox. It is happening at 9:57 AM. On the Equinox night and day are exactly the same length worldwide.
The March Equinox occurs the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. On any other day of the year, the Earth's axis tilts a little away from the sun. But on the Equinox the earth's axis neither tills away nor towards the sun.
The March Equinox occurs the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. On any other day of the year, the Earth's axis tilts a little away from the sun. But on the Equinox the earth's axis neither tills away nor towards the sun.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings starts this weekend March 9, at 2:00 AM. We will loose an hour of sleep.
Benjamin Franklin started DST in 1784 to have more sunshine and save on using candles.
The United States started DST during World War I to save energy. Over the years it has changed a lot because it is controversial.
Benjamin Franklin started DST in 1784 to have more sunshine and save on using candles.
The United States started DST during World War I to save energy. Over the years it has changed a lot because it is controversial.
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