Today at 15:03 UT, the Sun in its visible trajectory will momentarily pause above the Tropic of Capricorn, signifying a pivotal moment as it commences its ascent towards the Tropic of Cancer. This instant, referred to as the Solstice, comes from the Latin “Solstitium,” signifying a position at which the sun appears to halt. This indicates the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.
As noted each year, instead of the conventional New Year on December 31, the Renaissance Mathematicus commemorates the New Year at the winter solstice, when light begins to return. Sending warm solstice wishes to readers, the author expresses appreciation for their interaction, comments, and critiques throughout the previous year, looking forward to ongoing discussions.
There will be no standard blog entry on Wednesday, as the customary Renaissance Mathematicus Christmas Trilogy will commence on Thursday. New followers can delve into former trilogies through a provided link to familiarize themselves with sixteen years of this tradition.