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Spring Equinox 2020

Although Cancun became a popular tourist destination relatively recently, in 1968, it was once the home of the ancient Maya. The ancient Maya made significant contributions to culture and science. They invented the concept of 0 in mathematics, as well as calendric and writing systems. They were expert astronomers and gifted engineers and made important discoveries in several areas including science. On March 20th, 2020, come to witness the spring equinox at Chichén Itzá and see for yourself the astounding genius of the Mayans and how they integrated astronomy with architecture. The Maya used astronomy to help them map the different paths and seasonal cycles of the sun, which held great significance for the harvests. There are two equinoxes (spring and fall) and two solstices (summer and winter) that officially mark the start of a new season. The spring equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere while the fall equinox signals the start of fall in the Southern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs when the position of the sun is exactly over the equator, which makes the hours of daylight and darkness equal (12 hours each) almost all over the world. Chichen Itzá Chichen Itzá was an ancient Maya city that is now an archeological site. El Castillo (The Castle) is the main pyramid at the site (also called the Temple of Kukulcan). The stepped pyramid is...

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