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 82
re it reaches it. 69. The Duration of the Seasons. — Summer is countedas beginning in June, when the sun is at the summer sol-stice, and as continuing until the sun reaches the autumnalequinox, in September. Autumn then begins, and continuesuntil the sun is at the winter solstice, in December.… … 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…
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