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The Science Behind Time Zones Explained
Discusses the measurement of time and the use of time zones globally. It explains solar time, apparent solar time, and mean solar time, highlighting how time varies due to Earth's orbit and tilt. The establishment of standard time zones, particularly through GMT, addresses coordination for transportation and communication..
Solar energy
15 December 2025 This orginal post has been revised and updated. However, a new version is at Opportunities for solar energy In this post I’ll talk about some of the science behind this interesting fact and I’ll also discuss how solar energy is likely to become more important to us in the future. The facts… Continue reading Solar energy
June 21 2018 – the solstice
This year, the June solstice will fall on 21 June. In the northern hemisphere, it is the day when there is the most daylight and when the Sun is at its highest in the midday sky. Sunrise at the solstice at Stonehenge, England - image from Wikimedia commons The origin of the word solstice is… Continue reading June 21 2018 – the solstice
Jupiter at opposition 9 May 2018
On May 9 Jupiter is at opposition. This event, which occurs every 399 days, happens when Jupiter is at its closest to the Earth and at its brightest. To the naked eye it is a brilliant white object, three times brighter than the brightest star. Features such as coloured bands and the famous great red… Continue reading Jupiter at opposition 9 May 2018
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