The fall equinox will arrive on September 23, marking the beginning of the fall season and the return of the famous “Chicagohenge” phenomenon. The word "equinox" originates from the Latin words for equal and night, reflecting how day and night last almost the same amount of time during the event. During the equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit align so that both hemispheres receive an equal amount of sunlight.
An exceptional event occurs in Chicago during the equinoxes: the Chicagohenge. Due to the city's grid system, which aligns with the compass, the sun rises and sets perfectly down the streets of Chicago during the equinoxes. Chicagoans can take in the breathtaking sight on September 22 and 23, according to the Adler Planetarium.
Chicagoans can view the Chicagohenge phenomenon during sunset. The view is most pronounced downtown in Chicago’s Loop, as sunlight projects through the skyscrapers of the city.
Website tags: Chicagohenge, fall equinox, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Fall in Chicago, Autumnal Equinox, The Loop
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