Visitors to the Sunwheel should be prepared for wet footing, and mosquito repellent is highly recommended. This is the origin of the word equinox, which means "equal-night." The UMass Amherst Sunwheel is located south of McGuirk Alumni Stadium, just off Rocky Hill Road (Amity St.) about one-quarter mile south of University Drive. On the day of the equinox, an observer located on Earth's equator will see the sun pass directly overhead at local noon, and it marks the beginning of six months of daylight at the South Pole and six months of nighttime at the North Pole.įor people around the world (other than those at the North and South Poles) on the equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west and stays up for 12 hours and down for 12 hours. Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern. This year the exact minute of the autumnal equinox is 3:21 p.m. He will also explain the seasonal positions of Earth, the sun and moon, and discuss various myths and confusing aspects of the equinox.Īstronomers mark the change of seasons as the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator from the northern hemisphere of the sky to the southern hemisphere. He will explain the astronomical cause of the sun's changing position during the hour-long gatherings. Schneider will explain the design of the Sunwheel and compare it to ancient calendar sites around the world.
These Sunwheel events mark the astronomical change of seasons when days and nights are nearly equal in length around the world.įrom the Sunwheel in Amherst, observers standing at the center of the standing stones see the sun rise and set over standing stones placed to mark the equinoxes. After posting your messages, the customer service department will reply within 24 hours.The public is invited to join UMass Amherst astronomer Stephen Schneider to observe sunrise and sunset on the day of the autumnal equinox among the standing stones of the campus Sunwheel on Thursday, Sept. Customers have the opportunity to post general concerns, comments and ask questions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Social Media: You can contact the customer service department through social media.The customer service department attempts to reply to your concerns within 7 to 10 business days. You can also contact the customer service department at the corporate headquarters here: Equinox Member Services 1 Park Ave New York, NY 10016 or Equinox Corporate 895 Broadway New York, NY 10003. Mail: You can contact the customer service department at your local store by using the store locator tool.The customer service department will reply to your concerns within 48 hours Email Contact: When you send the customer service department an email, you will need to use the customer feedback form.The customer service department is open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, EST. You can also contact the customer service department at your local store during regular business hours. Phone Number: Customers can contact the customer service department by calling 1-86.Contacting Equinox to Verify Business Hours You will need to contact your local store or the customer service department for assistance and details relating to the special event. Several of the stores host special events. The stores will adjust hours or close on the following holidays: You will need to contact the customer service department for specific hours of operation during the holidays. Connect with the customer service department for specific hours of operation, considering the hours vary by location Weekends: The majority of the stores are open Saturday and Sunday 7am to 7pm, local time.You can contact the customer service department for specific hours of operation.
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