The South is transitioning from winter into spring while the Northern Hemisphere is entering autumn. This shift is marked by a celestial occurrence known as a "equinox," which occurs twice a year around March 21 and September 21. March20th will be Spring Equinox Festival every year.
You can witness this incredible occurrence in "Chichen Itza," one of the most well-known Mayan Ruins that UNESCO has designated as a World Heritage Site and a Wonder of the World.
At Chichen Itza, the pyramid represents day and night visually during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Every equinox, the late-afternoon sun gives the appearance of a snake slowly descending the northern stairway.
Each year, thousands of visitors come to Chichen Itza from all over the globe to take in this astronomical display. The entire day has a carnival-like atmosphere, with rock bands vying with folk dance groups and traditional music ensembles, as well as groups of New Agers wearing robes who have come to observe the equinox. In order to dispel "bad vibes" and draw positive energy from the new sun, visitors typically dress in white.
Chichen Itza equinox anomaly:
- People frequently think that Kukulcan will come back to Earth to bless his followers with a bountiful crop and good health.
- Seven triangles are formed on the side of the staircase by an optical illusion of light and shadow, which links the top platform to the enormous stone head of the feathered serpent at the bottom.
- The duration of this phenomenon was approximately 45 minutes, after which it slowly descended the pyramid and vanished, taking the crowd that had collected to witness it with it.
- The pyramid was constructed as a symbol of the Mayan Chronology.
- All year long, the Chichen Itzá Light and Sounds Show recreates the natural occurrence at Chichen Itzá for visitors to enjoy.
