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Here on the Left coast, the exact time (when the sun crosses the equator) is > 5:07 PM (8:07 Eastern). Nature lovers the world over will be out celebrating, banging their drums and enjoying the day. I'm gonna try for a bike ride later, ~ 5PM, so I'll be out at the exact moment. (I don't have a drum, but I'll find something to bang on.) Perhaps I should note that day & night are not exactly equal on the equinox .. for reasons detailed here > US Naval Observatory, and also at National Geographic. ••• today's entry continues here ••• Interestingly, the earth is actually closest to the sun on January 3rd (called perigee & perihelion, 91.4 million miles away), and it's furthest from the sun on July 4th (called apogee & aphelion, 94.5 million miles away). So distance to the sun seems to have little effect on seasons & temperature. See here > Windows to the Universe Good day to get out for a walk. You know what Nietzsche said: All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. Today's perfect balance of day & night (equi-nox) allows you to balance an egg on end (today & autumn equinox only). By the way, regarding previous entry (18.march), I had no coffee today. That's one day and counting. Feeling mellow, serene. No headache (yet). For more on this subject, here is a Google search pre-configured for the query > spring vernal equinox |
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