Vernal Equinox Captured by Local Photographer

Local photographer Thomas R. Fletcher of Cowen captured this image at Glade View at the very moment of the Vernal Equinox, 7:02 AM EST March 20, 2013.  The image was “retweeted” by CNN’s Christine Romans earlier today [photo courtesy of Thomas R. Fletcher].

An equinox occurs twice a year (around 20 March and 22 September), when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator. The term equinox can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. The name "equinox" is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, night and day are about equal length. The "vernal equinox" occurs in the Spring.

Fletcher's contact information is as follows:

PROSE & PHOTOS

Thomas R. & Deborah A. Fletcher

Mail: PO Box 799

Courier: 66 Prince Glade Road

Cowen, WV 26206

Web: www.proseandphotos.com

http://thomas-r-fletcher.artistwebsites.com/

E-mail: info@proseandphotos.com

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