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SUMMARY:Vernal Equinox Sunset Observance
DESCRIPTION:Vernal Equinox Sunset Observance  \nCatch the Sun at the Equinox Sunset Alignment at Kinstone \n\nNote: this sunset alignment event is scheduled for the actual day of Equinox; please also join us for our sunrise alignment event that is scheduled for the day after Equinox. \n\nWeather and snow conditions permitting\, we will be outdoors as we stand and watch the sunset. If the weather is bad\, we will cancel – watch for cancellation updates (if any) on the day of the event.  \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunset. Stand with us and the Enlightenment Stones (Atlas and Lancelot) as the sun aligns to shine through the perforations in Lancelot and cast a line of bright points of light onto Atlas. Come and see! \nSpring (Vernal) Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is a herald of spring; a time for new beginnings\, growth\, and seeking the joy of the light. \nCOST: admission to Kinstone\, $10/person\, (pay in advance online OR pay in person in the Kinstone Visitor Center upon arrival – please arrive early enough to do that before proceeding to the location of the alignment and still get there before the event begins). No Registration Required. \nDate: Friday\, March 20\, 2026   Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nCome early\, the Gift Shop and the Kinstone grounds will be open starting at Noon for this special day. \n\n\nThis will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading to send Winter off with a flourish. Given fair weather and clear skies as the sun sets in the West\, we will witness the light as it passes through the “Wise One” (Lancelot) and enlightens the “World” (Atlas). If the sunlight is strong enough and unobstructed by clouds on the horizon\, we will see the alignment and some of us attending may be able to “catch the sun”. We will begin watching for opportunities to Catch the Sun immediately after our readings. \nDress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves. Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. Be prepared for it to be breezy and cool up here on the ridge (many people underestimate the wind and cold). \nThis event is outdoors and will be held only in good weather. If it is raining or snowing\, this event will be cancelled. Cancellations will be posted only on this event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least four (4) hours before the scheduled start time for this event. \n\nIMPORTANT:  Anyone attending can try to “catch the sun” on a first-come basis. As many as we can get through will be given a chance to be photographed with their hands catching the sun – bring a friend who can be your photographer! \n\nHAPPY SPRING! \nActual sunset is expected to occur at 7:19pm for our location on this date. However\, with the topography specific to Kinstone\, the time we witness it is always just a bit earlier than expected. Also\, the alignment is seen starting around 30 minutes prior to the actual setting of the sun. \n The exact time of the astronomical Vernal Equinox is 9:46am CDT on Friday\, March 20th. \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:Vernal Equinox Sunrise Observance - The Heart Alignment
DESCRIPTION:Equinox Sunrise Observance – The Heart Alignment        \nWatch the Early Rays of Spring Sun Enlighten the Heart Stone \nNote: this sunrise event is intentionally scheduled for the day after Equinox; note that our sunset event is on the day of Equinox! \nWeather and snow conditions permitting\, we will be outdoors as we stand and watch the sunrise. If the weather is bad (i.e. winter storms)\, we will cancel – watch for cancellation updates (if any) on the evening before or the day of the event.  \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunrise\, we call it The Heart Alignment. Stand with us in The Three Witnesses sculpture as the sun aligns through the Equinox Window and highlights the Heart Stone. Come and see! \nVernal (Spring) Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is the herald of spring; a time for new beginnings\, growth\, and seeking the joy of the light. \nCOST: admission to Kinstone\, $10/person\, (pay in person in the Kinstone Visitor Center upon arrival or pay in advance online). No Registration Required. \nDate: Saturday March 21\, 2026 Time: 6:30am – 8:00am \nCome at 6:30am to enjoy the predawn horizons and our brief program before we stand to watch the sun arrive. Stay for a while afterwards for coffee or tea in the Visitor Center or wander the grounds. The Gift Shop and the grounds will remain open until 2pm on this day. \nWe will gather in the center of The Three Witnesses sculpture at Kinstone. Given fair weather and clear skies\, we will watch the sun as it crests the ridge and beams through the Equinox Window to light up the heart of the middle standing stone\, known as the “Heart Stone”. Given cloudy weather\, we will not see the sunrise\, but will greet it ceremoniously regardless. \n\n\nThis will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading to welcome Spring. After the reading\, if the sun is visible\, participants may wish to watch the alignment through the Equinox Window\, see the heart highlighted in the center stone Witness\, sit in the light of the sun\, take photos\, and greet the sunrise. \nDress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. Be prepared for it to be breezy and cool up here on the ridge! (Many people underestimate the wind and cold.) \nThis event is outdoors and will be held only in good weather. If it is raining or snowing\, this event will be cancelled.  Cancellations will be posted only on this event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least four (4) hours before the scheduled start time for this event \n\nHAPPY SPRING! \nActual sunrise is expected at 7:07am for our location. However\, with the topography specific to Kinstone\, the time we witness it in our sunrise alignment is always just a bit later.  \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Vernal Equinox is Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, at 9:46am CDT.   \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/vernal-equinox-sunrise-observance-the-heart-alignment/
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