𓁀 Abu Simbel: Where Pharaohs Still Command the Sun 𓁀
Four 66-foot colossi of Ramses II stare across millennia—
carved into a mountain to humble enemies,
now humbling us.
Inside, sunlight still obeys ancient rules:
illuminating gods while sparing darkness.
#AbuSimbel #AncientEgypt #SolarAlignment
A stunning sunset aligns perfectly with the street grid of Manhattan, creating a breathtaking spectacle of light between the skyscrapers. The Empire State Building is silhouetted against the vibrant orange and yellow hues of the setting sun. This rare event, similar to Stonehenge alignment, occurs on specific dates due to the city's grid layout and the sun's path.
Astronomy Picture from 12/07/2006
A Manhattan Sunset
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060712.html
#Manhattanhenge #NYCsunset #astronomy #sunsets #cityastronomy #newyorkcity #solaralignment #equinox #summer #amazing
Experiment Prepares to Test a Possible Second Purpose For Stonehenge: www.sciencealert.com/experiment-p... #Science #Stonehenge #solaralignment #TheMoon #ChimneyRock #LunarStandstill #USFS
