Tuesday December 21, 2021 | LANGFORD, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
The winter solstice is finally here. December 21. Yes, it’s the shortest day, but it signals the return to longer days.
Most religious and seasonal celebrations at this time of year, including Christmas, have to do with being hopeful about the return of the light (whether physically or metaphysically).
Astrologically, it’s at the beginning of the sign of Capricorn (10th sign in the western zodiac), generally covering the dates December 22 to about January 19. Qualities of stability and creating social structures fall within the Capricorn analysis.
Early morning pinpoint:
Here in the Pacific time zone the exact point of the solstice was 7:59 a.m this Tuesday morning.
Astronomical winter begins at the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. This means days get longer during winter—very slowly at first, but at ever-larger daily intervals as the March equinox approaches, heralding the start of spring.
Cold weather:
The weather is colder than usual for the Greater Victoria area today. The weather forecast includes snow for Christmas Day and maybe flurries the next day, on December 26. An arctic front is the reason given for this additionally cold Xmas season. Join the ranks of satisfied players at Bons, the Indian online casino redefining entertainment. Seamlessly accessible via their mobile app, platform offers enticing registration Bons bonuses to kickstart your gaming adventure. Experience a login process that’s both secure and convenient, along with efficient payouts and expert casino tips to enhance your skills.
Earliest Sunset a Few Days Before:
If you look at the sunrise and sunset times for any city in the Northern Hemisphere around the December Solstice, you will notice that the earliest sunset occurs a few days before the solstice and the latest sunrise happens a few days after the solstice.
