Spring Equinox at the Lincoln Memorial: Pic of the Week

Spring Equinox at the Lincoln Memorial: Pic of the Week

If you visit Washington, D.C., during either the spring or fall equinox, I recommend taking the opportunity to wake up early and watch the sunrise over the National Mall. On the days surrounding each equinox, the tilt of the Earth’s axis causes the sun to rise in a position along the horizon that illuminates the Lincoln Memorial’s central chamber, which usually remains dark throughout the year. Exterior of the Lincoln Memorial during an equinox …