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Thursday marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, a phenomena celebrated throughout history. Tennessee Tech Astronomy Professor Steve Robinson said the Winter Solstice occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. Robinson said the Solstice is all about physics. “Because were tilted away from the sun, as the Earth rotates, ... Read More »

Wednesday will be the shortest day of the year as the season officially transitions to winter. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Steve Robinson said the Northern Hemisphere is at its furthest point away from the sun making for a short number of daylight hours. “In our sky the sun seems to move up and down over the course of the ... Read More »