Astronomical based holiday based on sun/seasons

What are Equinoxes and when do they occur?

Equinoxes occur twice each year, marking the points in spring and autumn when day and night are approximately equal in length.

What dates mark the Spring and Fall Equinoxes?

The Spring Equinox is on March 20-21, while the Fall Equinox is on September 22-23.

What is a Solstice?

A Solstice occurs twice a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

When does the Summer Solstice occur?

The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21, resulting in the longest day of the year.

When does the Winter Solstice occur?

The Winter Solstice occurs around December 21, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

What are Cross Quarter Days?

Cross Quarter Days are the days that fall roughly halfway between the solstices and equinoxes, marking the transition between seasons.

What are examples of Cross Quarter Days?

Examples include Groundhog Day (February 2), Beltane (May 1), Lammas (August 1), and Samhain (November 1).

Why are groundhogs used to predict weather?

Groundhogs are traditionally associated with predicting the weather for the upcoming season. This practice, rooted in agricultural cycles and early American traditions, has made groundhogs a symbol of seasonal change.

What is the belief associated with Groundhog Day?

If a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, there will be six more weeks of winter; no shadow indicates an early spring.

Who is the most famous PA Groundhog?

Punxsutawney Phil, who has been making weather predictions since 1887.

What is the name of the groundhog that lives in Edgmont, PA?

General Beauregard Lee.

How accurate is the groundhog's weather prediction?

The groundhog is correct only about 39% of the time.

What is Earth’s axis angle

23.5 degrees (but it can vary around a degree at any given moment)

What quality of Earth causes its seasons?

It’s axis having a tilt

Where does Sun rise

East

Where does Sun set

West