I looked out the window a little while ago, and noticed that it was already dusk. That sensual blue-grey time of day, where everything looks a little softer. I glanced at my watch to see that it was only eight o'clock, and that it was the 21st of September. The Autumnal Equinox had snuck up on me. For the next six months we'll have less sun than most of the world.
I love these days of changing light. The loss of almost 20 minutes of sun each and every day over the next six weeks paints this landscape differently every day. It is never the same view twice this time of year. And soon the deepening twilight will reveal the brightest stars against the most wondrous indigo and black skies.
It may officially be the first day of fall, but winter has begun.
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The stars up there must be incredible. Nice post…
Mungo
This is one of my favourite times of the year as well. The pink cloud behind the mountain this morning was stunning.
Clare,
I read this post from the other end of the world today and it served as a nice contrast to your post. I thought you might like it.
http://homelessheidi.blogspot.com/2008/09/morning.html
As our days get shorter, I find myself thinking of how much faster that must be up in your world.
They are incredible Mungo. Looking forward to reading about your trip to Algonquin
The sunrises have been pretty good lately for sure Darcy.
Thanks for that link John. Its been a long time since I read any blogs from Antarctica.
The change happens really quickly Liza