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Strange Universe With Bob Berman

Strange Universe 12/1/19

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Bob Berman
Published December 1, 2019 at 9:39 AM EST

Dec. 21 is the official start of winter; however the darkest afternoon comes weeks before on Dec. 7 when the sun will set later, expanding the afternoon brightness by five minutes. 
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