Equinox Sunset


Often inspiring, or offering a moment for contemplation, a sunset is probably the most
commonly photographed celestial event. But this uncommonly beautiful sunset picture
was taken on a special day, the Equinox on September 22, 2009. Marking the astronomical
change of seasons, on that day Earth dwellers experienced nearly 12 hours of daylight
and 12 hours of darkness (an equal night). Reflected in the calm waters of Lake Balaton
with a motionless sailboat in silhouette, the Sun is setting due west and heading south
across the celestial equator. In the background lies the Benedictine Archabbey of Tihany,
Hungary.

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