Tag: september equinox
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The September Equinox: An Unequal Midpoint
Today we are taking a look forward to the 23rd of September, the Equinox. The equinox is the date in the year where we transition from wintertime to summertime. Instead of the Sun shining more on the north or more on the south, the Sun is shining directly on the equator. The the term equinox…
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The Gradual Sunset at the North Pole
Today, we are going to be taking a look at the sunset for autumn, but we’re mostly going to be looking at it from the North Pole. However we’ll start with sunset from Ireland in late September. As the Sun sets, first it drops behind trees and buildings, then the horizon itself. We know the…
