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Sep 26, 2024 · UK proggers Solstice have created a brand new documentary which looks at both the band's 40-plus year career as well as their more recent rise in popularity. You can watch a trailer for the new film below.
The projects are financed by the SOLSTICE funding organisations, consisting of 10 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Norway and the United Kingdom) who partnered to offer this opportunity.
- The magic moment. While many focus on the winter solstice as a day in the calendar, what we are actually talking about is a very specific moment which is over almost as soon as it has begun.
- The Sun stands still. Like many other astronomical terms, the word solstice comes from Latin. Owing to the Sun appearing to 'standstill' in the sky when it reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, the word solstitium was used which in turn is composed of the words sol (meaning 'sun') and sistere (meaning to 'standstill').
- Winter begins. As well as marking the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice marks the first day of winter in the astronomical calendar, whilst in the meteorological calendar, we are already three weeks into winter.
- Nine hours darker. You're probably aware that the day of the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, but did you know that its almost nine hours shorter than the longest day of the year?
Dec 21, 2023 · What Is The Winter Solstice – And What Does It Have To Do With Christmas? It's no coincidence Christmas Day is so close to the shortest day of the year. By Kate Nicholson
Dec 22, 2023 · The actual moment of the solstice this year was at 3.27am in the UK. The shortest day in London is roughly seven hours, 49 minutes and 42 seconds, meaning the length of the day during the...
Feb 22, 2023 · Solstice, a British progressive rock band founded in 1980, has persevered through the decades and remains active as of 2023. Andy Glass, the band’s guitarist, has been a constant presence and the primary composer throughout its various incarnations.
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The solstice has held a great significance for people all over the world for thousands of years. We take a look at how it’s celebrated... United States of America. The Hopi are a Native American...
