The Moments When 99% of Earthlings See Sunlight

Our number crunchers confirmed an internet meme claiming 99% of the world's population gets daylight or twilight at 11:15 UTC on July 8. Actually, this happens on other dates, too—but only around a specific time of day. Full Story

10JUL

Nunavut Day observed in Canada

Monday, July 10, 2023

Nunavut Day, which is annually celebrated on July 9, commemorates passing of two Nunavut acts. The Canadian Parliament passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. Full Story

30MAR

DST Chaos in Lebanon—Government Backtracks

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Lebanon will start Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 30, after all. The country has been operating with two local times since March 26. Full Story

In Issue #124:

The June solstice gives long summer days in the Northern Hemisphere and short winter days in the Southern Hemisphere. But one hemisphere generally gets more daylight than the other. Find out which one!

Also, Earth is at its farthest from the Sun in July.