Bryan wrote:
> I just had to shut my blinds, because the sun came around to my side
> of the building, and at this time of year it is very low in the sky
> and shines right in. If I understand my Gloranthan astronomy
> properly, the path of Elmal (or whoever) is fixed, and doesn't change
> during the year?
It has been awhile, but I seem to recall from the old "Elder Secrets" section on Gloranthan astronomy that the sun's path across the sky actually does vary north and south on an annual cycle, but I can't recall why.
> So that the sun would seem to be at the same
> position and height at noon in fire season as at noon in dark
> season? But the days do get shorter and longer by season, so
> presumably he travels faster or slower depending on season? Finally,
> I'm guessing the sun feels warmer or colder according to season, even
> when it is at the same position in the sky? (and possibly brighter
> or less bright as well?)
That has always been my assumption as well.
Gerald
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