The Naturalist: Behold; There Are Many Natural Wonders to See and Hear

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Whether your holidays are just over or about to begin, there are gifts still awaiting you. These presents come free. They need neither wrapping nor assembly. You just have to watch for them. Stand still and watch the sun rise tomorrow morning. The majesty of the daybreak is humbling and joyful at any time, but now, notice carefully where the sun first eases over the horizon. It is surprisingly far south. Catch the sunrises over the next few weeks. Each morning, it will peek up a little bit further toward the east. This is proof positive that spring and summer are on their way. All is right with the world.

Frost is tiny ice crystals. They refract light as beautifully as a Waterford crystal vase. Stop and look at the sparkle. Shift your head slightly left and right. Can you find a glint of light that changes color?

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The Naturalist: Behold; There Are Many Natural Wonders to See and Hear

If a skim of ice is forming on a puddle, look for the pattern. You know that snowflakes have six sides. Each arm of the flake forms at a 60-degree angle to the n...

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