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Autumn Equinox
The first day of Autumn, when the entire planet has equal amounts of daytime and nightime.
Date & Time
| Date | Tuesday 22nd September, 2015 |
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| Time | 7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Age Suitability
Equinox Celebrants aged 10-90 will enjoy this evening's fun.
Equipment Needed
Nothing neede except an open mind and a sense of wonder
Ticket Prices
| Adult | £15.00 |
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| Concession | £12.00 |
| Family | £49.00 |
| A family ticket is valid for a group of 2 adults & 2 children. | |
Details
The September equinox occurs at 08:21 UTC on 23rd September. The Sun will shine directly above the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of Autumn (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.
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