Due East

I read a very interesting post on EarthSky.org this morning about the Spring Equinox.  It was news to me that on the Spring Equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west. I'm not sure if I knew this once or not but it's good to know.  And it is true no matter where you are.  If you want the details and a diagram, click on the link above.  The sun rose over the mountains 65 minutes after the official sun rise here.

It's good to know where the sun is at different times of the year when you are planting or moving plants.  I will be making some changes this year with a goal of using less drinking water for a lawn.

Happy Spring!

Edited for the record... Due West