Monthly Archives: December 2011

WINTER IS HERE!

On Thursday 22 December 2011 at 12:30 A.M. EST the Earth’s axis reached its maximum tilt of 23.5 degrees – the winter solstice – ushering winter on Earth’s northern hemisphere. While this date and time mark the official start of … Continue reading

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2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Was that it?

Although the historical record shows there have been Atlantic Basin tropical cyclones in every month of the year the “official” Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. So, today being Saturday 3 December 2011, we could say … Continue reading

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