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73Solstice, perihelion, aphelion equinox 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, northern, southern hemisphere; 25,725 year cycle
How to understand the Mayan Long Count calendar date of 21 December 2012. A time of statistical risk of big earthquakes. This page lists dates, of Earth and Sun orbits for solstice, perihelion, aphelion and equinox for 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The solstice of December 2012 marks the end of a 25,725 year wobble of the spin of the Earth; the start of a new, giant wobble; a mark on a calendar. Not the end of the world.
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74Christmas flowers are a gift of the season
Christmas is a time that people like to decorate their homes and the villages, towns and cities they live in. It is a time for colour to stand out against the bleakness of winter or the single colour of snow. Most trees have lost their leaves and...
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81What is an earthquake: statistics on risk of big earthquakes, near December solstice 2012, 2014, 2014
What is an earthquake? I asked myself the question - 'Why do big earthquakes happen near the end of December?; and I found a glimmer of an answer. It's the date of the solar stand-still, the Solstice. Should Governments invest in new ideas in earthquake prediction?: I look forward to your comments on if this line of research is worth following.
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78Picking The Best Solar Cell Phone Charger
There are many of these devices currently on the market and knowing what to look for in order to get the best buy that meets expectations will help narrow options. Finding an option that is sturdy, works as advertised, and meets individual needs is a key to finding the right one. There are four major brands currently on the market today and each offers different features and are priced accordingly.
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83When will the world end? Will it be 2012?
.2012, and in particular the Winter Solstice of 21 December of that year, has become a subject of debate with many people thinking of it as some sort of doomsday or end of the world. Others see it as the end of an age or merely the last date at the...
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80Winter Solstice: China Winter Festival
December 22nd was winter solstice in north Hemisphere. In Chinese calendar, winter solstice is a very important solar term, and a meaningful traditional festival derived from Spring & Autumn era 2,500 years ago. It is sometimes called "winter...
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7413 or 14 Zodiacal Constellations
Ophiuchus is on the ecliptic and should be considered as part of the zodiac. This star map of the constellation Ophiuchus shows the principle stars. Many people can easily name the 12 traditional signs of the zodiac. This is the parlance of...
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87Winter Solstice Florida Style
The shortest day of the year, and even in South Florida, dusk begins at 4 PM. But it's so lovely, the best time of the year. Celebrate Winter Solstice, Florida style with me.
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79Christmas Ghosts: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
When we think of the Christmas holiday season, we think of warm fires, happy families, presents galore and food that fills our bellies. We don't necessarily think about the presence of Christmas ghosts, but guess what? Ghosts are still around, some are even more active on Christmas than throughout the rest of the year.
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85Fascinating Polar Lights, Mirages, Sun Dogs, Halos, Diamond Dust, Auroras And What Causes Them?
Did you know that there was more to polar lights than just the Aurora Borealis? Yes, that's right. Meet the sun dogs, mock suns, halos, mirages, diamond dusts and all fascinating polar light phenomena.
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