Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882)
Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908, Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910 · New York : Potter, Ainsworth, & Co. · leaf 83
first day September, ber, and March. The reason whywinter is counted asoccurring after thewinter solstice is simi-lar to the reason whythe summer is placedafter the summer solstice. The earth north of the equatoris losing heat most rapidly at the time of the winter solstice ;but for some time after… … Of course, when it is summer in the northern hemisphere,it is winter in the southern hemisphere, and the reverse. ASTRONOMY. 67
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