Winter Solstice 17:47 today – Spring is on its way!

The picture was taken by me tonight just minutes before 17:47. According to the Radio 4 programme “PM” this is the moment that Winter Solstice (aka the shortest day) really takes place.

From now onwards the days will start a little bit earlier and become dark a little later.

At the time I was stuck in traffic near Bow flyover trying to get home while London had as usual came to near grid-lock due to a little bit of snow. The 15 minute commute home took over 2 hours.

I like all the seasons and would not want to miss winter but the prospect of spring and the feeling that we have turned a corner is pleasing. Especially so in the midst of winter snow, frost and darkness. Roll on spring!