Astronomical New Year
The concept of a sidereal year, which is only 20 minutes longer than a solar year, has significant implications for our calendars. The perihelion, the point where Earth is closest to the sun, occurs on January 2, highlighting the astronomical events that shape our understanding of a new year. While January 1 is a date set by the Romans, its connection to celestial phenomena is more complex and historically rich than one might expect.In this clip
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