Tom Bennett wrote:
I haven't noticed any remarks on the passing of the Winter Solstice
which, if my information is correct, occured yesterday at 09.00 UTC.
Well, it's always an important date for me so I'll mention it now.
Although the colder weather is usually still ahead of us, I always
Iook forward to the point in the calendar when the sun stops
regressing and begins its slow climb back to us, with the promise of
those lighter evenings to come. I appreciate the effects aren't
apparent until January and the days actually grow shorter for a wee
while, yet, but the 21st December still gives me a lift and I'll
continue to celebrate it.

Could someone enlighten me as to why the days continue to grow shorter
after the solstice?
mikej