From the September 2008 issue

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By | Published: September 22, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The author expresses high confidence in the Sun's daily rising as a general phenomenon.
  • The author acknowledges uncertainty regarding the precise timing of sunrise on any specific day.
  • The author specifically mentions potential deviations from the expected sunrise schedule.
  • The author uses the term "Indian Summer" as an example of a period potentially influencing sunrise timing variations.
Key takeaways sponsored by The Space Store
I’m certain that the Sun will rise tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. But I’m not so certain it will rise above your horizon on any given day right on schedule — especially during an “Indian Summer.”

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