I was driving to breakfast this morning and noticed on Watts' GPS (my car) that I was heading due East. I find how much the sun moves across the sky during the different seasons and the angles of the shadows fascinating. I think I've always been aware of sunlight. My house has floor to ceiling windows all across the front which, because it faces due South, maximize light in the house. I love it!
This morning the sun was directly in front of me--due East. Spring officially began this past Monday, when the sun was directly over the equator--the vernal equinox.
The whole concept of season brought about by the earth's rotation fascinates me. For a little movie that demonstrates this, click here. Here is a high resolution picture describing the Vernal Equinox which is found at Wikipedia. The full Wikipedia article about the Vernal Equinox is also very informative.
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