Open Data Insight of the Day

On December 24th, 2023, as the world gears up for a festive celebration, the sun has its own schedule to keep. Rising at a leisurely 8:14 AM and bowing out at 4:44 PM, it grants us a modest 510 minutes of daylight. Meanwhile, the night before was a lengthy 930 minutes, perfect for those who enjoy the cover of darkness to wrap last-minute gifts. Today marks the 358th day of the year, deep in the heart of winter, with the last equinox a distant memory, 93 days behind us.

In the grand scheme of things, daylight is holding steady, with no net change since the equinox. The sun seems to be taking a break from its usual antics, neither rising earlier nor setting later. It's as if it's decided to pause and enjoy the holiday spirit, maintaining a steady course as if to say, "No rush, let's savor the moment."

Today, the average solar radiation is a gentle 50 W/m². If you had a 1 m² solar panel, it would produce just enough energy to power a string of festive lights for a few hours, casting a warm glow over your holiday feast. It's a small but bright reminder of the sun's quiet contribution to our celebrations.

And speaking of celebrations, daylight data would like to note that today is Christmas Eve. Science may not have an opinion on this, but joy strongly recommends it. Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄🎁