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We've passed the December solstice. Days are getting shorter (Southern Hemisphere). Just noticed on a weather app that sunset is still moving later (a minute every few days). Sunrise is creeping later at a slightly faster rate. Why is sunset still getting later? When does this peak?

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We've passed the December solstice. Days are getting shorter (Southern Hemisphere). Just noticed on a weather app that sunset is still moving later (a minute every few days). Sunrise is creeping later at a slightly faster rate. Why is sunset still getting later? When does this peak?	0