Equilux is upon us. Today, the day was 12 hours and 1 minute long; tomorrow it will be 11 hours and 57 minutes. From tomorrow, nights will be longer than days for the next 173 days. On 17 March next year, the day will be 11 minutes and 57 minutes long, and a day later, on 18 March, the day will be 12 hours and 1 minute in length. So the lighter 'half' of the year is 192 days. Light and warmth prevail, just slightly, over the cold and dark.
Below: the sun sublime is to be replaced by hygge; the kitchen lights are on a tea-time. The kitchen is warm and cosy. That patch of white below the middle of the pic is Hipek, taking it easy. Cats increase the cosiness quotient.
Astronomical autumn kicked off two days ago, on Wednesday 23 September, and meteorological autumn started on 1 September. Thermal or climatic autumn is also making itself felt. The last few nights have seen temperature minimums dip into single figures, the overcast skies have been distinctly autumnal. But next week, a run of clear-sky days are forecast, with temperatures rising above 20°C.
By going to bed earlier and earlier, I can still wring out the most of the daylight, by waking well before dawn. I am feeling the need for more sleep! A solid nine hours last night, up from summer minimums of seven. Still warm enough in the house not to need heating, a second layer is now called for. The duvet, however, is back, though it's still to warm for duvet + pyjamas.
The last of the cider has been made, one demijohn of perry has been made with local pears (never ask me whose!), and the final demijohn will be filled with grape juice, fruit of the vine and work of human hands, that shall become moderately drinkable wine.
This time last year:
Equilux – the triumph of light over darkness.
This time two years ago:
Equilux: the struggle between Light and Dark
This time five years ago:
S7 construction update
Covid – we still really don't know where we are
The magic of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's Marlborough region
This time 16 years ago:
Grandson of Poles elected to lead UK's Labour Party
This time 18 years ago:
Give me sunshine!
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