Earliest sunset is Dec. 10. shortest day is Dec. 21

Bob Morris, on Nov 16, 2009, 9:30 am

From Dec. 11 to Dec. 21, the days get shorter but sunset is later. Thus, the shortest day does not coincide with the earliest sunset.

No one believes this when first told (I didn’t either.) Here’s the chart for Los Angeles as an example.

1 comment to Earliest sunset is Dec. 10. shortest day is Dec. 21

computers for less
November 17, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Its information like this that intrigues me. It’s like trying to stand an egg on one end during the equinox. I have never done it, but I have heard of many that have. Makes you think twice about astrologers as well.