Britney Hamilton

North Carolina

Meteorologist at Spectrum News Charlotte

Meteorologist at Spectrum News Central NC

Meteorologist at Spectrum News South Carolina

Britney Hamilton. Morning meteorologist at @SpecNews1Triad . Physicist. Lover of good food & good vibes ✨ Thoughts are my own. #NCAT #UNCC #NABJ

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Articles

Eggs, shadows and daylight: Equinox fact and fiction

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Justin Gehrts |Britney Hamilton

Everybody knows you can balance an egg on the equinox, the day with 12 hours of light across the planet... right? What You Need To KnowYou can balance eggs and brooms any dayDaylight is close to 12 hours, but not exactlyAs fall begins in one hemisphere, spring begins in the otherThere are various theories surrounding the equinox, which happen every year in March and September. Let’s separate fact from fiction.
Spring begins at a different time every year, and this is why

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Britney Hamilton

Cue the warmer temperatures, rain showers and blooming flowers–spring is almost here!What You Need To KnowMeteorological spring and astronomical spring have different meaningsAstronomical spring usually begins on March 20 in the United StatesThe calendar date and time for March's equinox fluctuatesThe amount of time Earth takes to revolve around the sun plays a role in when a season beginsMeteorological spring always begins on March 1 and runs through May 30.
February's full moon shines brightly close to Valentine's Day

Feb 11, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Britney Hamilton

Because the lunar cycle is 28 days, each month of the year has a full moon. Some months have two full moons!Various groups, including Native American tribes and early Colonial Americans, have nicknamed these celestial events. What You Need To KnowFebruary’s full moon occurs on February 12, 2025Each full moon has a unique nameNames have been passed on for generationsThere will only be one full moon in Feb. 2025. The “Snow Moon” will reach peak illumination at 8:53 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Environmentally friendly ways to use fallen leaves

Sep 30, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Britney Hamilton

When you think of autumn, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Pumpkin spice? Cooler weather? For many, it’s the leaves transforming!Rows of trees with gold, rust and burgundy leaves line the streets. But now that most areas are past peak, in terms of fall color, a lot of those leaves have found a new home… the ground.